Speeches & Events

“…Daniel Webster the thunderous speeches have Frederick Douglass. And inspiring writings of Harriet Beecher Stowe. . Certainly. It's certainly with a catalyst for great abolitionist movement in the mid nineteenth century. But it could've come to a screeching halt. I'm probably the most painful and agonizing. United States Supreme Court decision -- rendered an 1857. When Dred Scott -- denied the opportunity to escape slavery north of the 36 arrow the Dred Scott decision. Which is generally thought to have ruled on whether or not it could be slavery north 36 parallel did not in fact do that at all. All the Dred Scott case stated. Was to affirm that Dred Scott since he was considered three fifths of a man had no right to sue and a federal court. Talk about adding insult …”

“…that time we -- amusing about when marriage equality would pass in the Senate. . Then we change it to whether or not. It could pass in the Senate then the discussion became whether or not political opposition could stop a bill from coming -- the floor on the Senate and now. That deal involving of energy. Has -- to a place where we're actually debating whether or not the governor should …”

“…from this crisis is stronger. And more competitive company. The situation -- Chrysler is more challenging. It would be reluctant but also clear right recognition of the facts that we determined after careful review. The Chrysler needs a partner to remain viable. Recently Chrysler reached out and -- what could be a potential -- The international car company Fiat where the current management team is executed an impressive turnaround. Fiat is prepared to transfer its cutting edge technology to Chrysler. . And after close working closely with my team has committed to build -- building new fuel efficient cars and engines right here in the United States. We've also secured agreement that will ensure the Chrysler repay taxpayers. For any new investments that are made. Before the data's allowed to take a majority ownership stake. In Chrysler. . Still. Such a deal would require an additional investment of taxpayer dollars and there are a number of hurdles that must be overcome to make it work. I'm committed to doing all I can proceed if a deal can be struck in a way that upholds the interest of American taxpayers. That's why won't give Chrysler Fiat thirty days to overcome these hurdles and reach a final agreement. We will provide Chrysler with adequate capital to continue operating during that time. If they are able to come to -- sound agreement. That protects American taxpayers. We will consider lining up to six billion dollars to help their plans succeed. But if they have -- stakeholders are unable to reach such an agreement. And in the absence of any other viable partnership. We will not be able to justify investing additional tax dollars to keep Chrysler investments. While Chrysler and GM are very different company it's. Very different -- forward. Both need a fresh start to implement the restructuring plan they …”

“…In recent months my -- task force has been reviewing requests by General Motors and Chrysler. . For additional government assistance. As well as plans develop -- each of these companies to restructure. To modernize and make themselves more …”

“…news conference good evening I'm Dan -- but CBS news in Washington. Barack Obama is about to begin his second full scale news conference as president of the United States. He was sworn in just over …”

“…of that is no better spokesperson for his agenda right now then Barack Obama and he's. You know taking this to the people directly avoiding the media and going directly to the people to cells agenda …”

“…we've come to this agreement with the governor and our colleagues in the Senate. . To eliminate. One point three billion dollars in taxes that -- outlined in the original. Budget submitted by the government. We have always believed that working families are the backbone of this state. And as such we and they need relief from the have a rising cost of living in New York State. . That's why. Going back as far as eleven years ago. We first proposed the elimination sales tax on clothing in New York …”

“…also express seasonally returns thanks and gratitude to President Obama and our congressional delegation. . For their leadership and delivering to us the federal stimulus fellows that we hope to put. Great news during this budget process …”

“…Read to you on behalf of the state university in New York. Governor Paterson. . SUNY presidents and honored guests thank you for the opportunity to join you and expressing. My deepest condolences to the families. Of victims of flight 347. -- stands with the western new York community. And supporting all of those impacted by this devastating event. Governor Paterson on behalf of the State University of New York in the extended Sunni community. I want to thank you for your leadership in creating the flight 347. Scholarship. Fund. I know the entire Sunni family will welcome future scholarship recipients and indeed. All young scholars to our campuses in the coming years. I also want to thank all of our SUNY presidents. For represented in the universe today here and more broadly. And for inviting me to be part of this important announcement. I look forward to being with you soon. So on behalf of the university at buffalo. India on behalf of the State University of New York. It's my pleasure to welcome governor David Paterson. Governor Paterson. . …”

“…I want to welcome everybody who's here today and thank governor Paterson. . For joining us with what I think it would be a very special and much appreciated announcement. We in western New Yorkers …”

“…consult closely with my military commanders on the ground and with the Iraqi Government. . There will surely be difficult periods and tactical adjustments. But our enemy should be left would know about this plan gives our military to forces and flexibility they need to support our Iraqi partners and to succeed. After we remove our combat brigades. Our mission will change from combat. To supporting the Iraqi Government and its security forces as they take. The absolute lead in securing their country. As I have long since we will retain a transitional forced to carry out three distinct functions. Training equipping and advising. Iraqi Security Forces as long as they remain nonsectarian. Conducting. Targeted counterterrorism missions. And protecting our ongoing civilian and military efforts within Iraq. Initially this …”

“…with an extraordinary degree of cooperation. With two of our finest generals General David Petraeus and general Ray Odierno. Will be critical in carrying forward the strategy that I will outline today. The next month will mark …”

“…Robert Gates the Defense Secretary a holdover from the Bush Administration. CBS's Bob plus you're watching from above love seeing what a lot of cutting on the back for the members of the cabinet as …”

“…to enter again this is the chamber. Of the House of Representatives. CBS's Bob plus a pick a couple of seconds just to tell us how crowded it is. It's just about all the house members …”

“…watching the -- the make sure the money is not seen as pork or not spent wisely. …”

“…press contact and so force. Keith Holloway. For public affairs from the National Transportation Safety Board. . We'll come up following me and give you an idea of phone numbers and so forth and how we can get the …”

“…from last night. That's a generalized statement but that's that comes from. Marty Meehan a lot of engineering data that is not susceptible detail stole. The a little more on information on the captain and the …”

“…and the time. -- There was an indication on the flight data recorder that they tried to add power about the same time that the stick shaker stick pusher. The pitch and roll moments on the flight data recorder were recorded there is an indication that the power was coming up. And they did get the airplane back to full power. …”

“…efforts. They brought in a lot of heaters torpedoed take Peter's blowing warm air on the site. Things started to -- out and they were able to. Get things moving again. So as things are moving …”