Speeches & Events

“…had. Positive resolution to that special session without clear leadership coming from the Senate once it was clear leadership coming from the Senate. . Which is on January 7. He immediately went to see the speaker and immediately went to see me and they have been …”

“…my first meeting. Is here with -- you know majority leader of the Senate. . Malcolm Smith as you last week you know. And with the speaker of the assembly. Sheldon silver. We talked about. The continuing. …”

“…as. Previously been represented by icann -- such as Robert Francis Kennedy. Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Hillary Rodham Clinton. . The last senator from this district was sworn in as secretary of state this week. Leaves very big shoes to -- and we heard this morning I did consider it senator Schumer and Senator Hillary Clinton. . Curious and she wants to -- and you her best wishes and all the help you might possibly need in this new …”

“…have only sixteen women in the Senate. And with the loss of Hillary Clinton and no women in statewide office. Governor Paterson has said. He preferred to choose a woman. And couldn't agree more with that …”

“…across oceans. In search of a new life. -- make toiled in sweatshops and settled the west. Endured the lash of the whip and plowed a harder. For offs they fought and god. In places like Concord and Gettysburg. . Normandy. And Jerry's son. Time and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked -- hands were wrong so that …”

“…A bank President Bush. . Reservist for making it. …”

“…A farewell address of President Bush I'm Dan relieve it CBS news in Washington. We're about to hear George W. . Bush our 43 president speaking from the White House. For probably about. Thirteen minutes CBS news White House correspondent Mark Knoller this the last public event on his schedule until Tuesday when he hands overdue Barack Obama. . …”

“…the public spotlight for the next few days to president elect Obama. President Bush leaves tomorrow for his last weekend at Camp David comes back Sunday. And we're told we won't see him again until he welcomes the obamas to the White House. On Tuesday morning before the inauguration. And at twentieth and mark what are we going to hear in this farewell address. Well they'll be reflections by President Bush on his eight years in office five days before they come to an end. To offer a defense of his policies. But -- concede that many of his decisions can be the subject of -- legitimate debate. He'll discuss some of the accomplishments including the No Child Left Behind program. Who expressed gratitude. To the American people for electing him. And -- voiced optimism about the future. And offer his best wishes to Barack Obama I know also -- mention some of the people who are sitting in the ornate east. …”

“…for greater human rights and empowerment broader cultural understanding. And building alliances. State Department as a large multi dimensional organization but not the placid idol bureaucracy that some have suggested. It is an outpost for American values that protects our citizens and safeguards. Are democratic institutions. In times both turbulent and tame. State Department employees offering a life line of hope and help. Often the only lifeline. For people in foreign lands who are oppressed silenced. And marginalized. We must not shortchange them or ourselves. When my first priorities. Is to make sure that the State Department USA -- had the resources they need and I will be back to make the case to the committee. Our full funding …”

“…the table from so many colleagues. Brings me sadness too I love the Senate. . And if you confirm me for this new role it will be hard to say goodbye to so many members Republicans and …”

“…that -- third attack. But -- state they imposed an embargo on tobacco products coming into our territory. Would have a different results. Don't assume would directly jeopardized revenues supporting essential governmental services. Provided this only the people. In our emerging private sector. The council and I believe that the state is once again at ten need to take action. To impose an embargo on tobacco products. . This poses a grave threat to our recent progress edition has made. To recover from this. Historic economic limitations inflicted on the Senate took people. By state and federal -- We pay for our tech community we give up most of our land. For all …”

“…1997. New York attempted to impose an embargo on me importation of tobacco products. . The nation. Those efforts resulted in widespread resistance -- the -- people. …”

“…President Bush leaves the podium in the White House briefing room for what may be the final time as he begins his last full week in office. It was a nostalgic news conference he thanked reporters for the job they've done in covering the White House over the past eight years. Joking sometimes you miss underestimated me he said he doesn't intend to ask for the second portion of the financial bailout through -- and fifty billion dollars. Until president elect Barack Obama asks him to do it. Is that the most urgent threat facing mr. Obama maybe the risk of a terrorist attack against the American homeland. On Gaza Mr. Bush said. He still after a sustainable cease fire but he said the choices -- to make he warned Israel again to avoid civilian casualties. He insisted his administration has advance the peace process in the Middle East President Bush with just eight days left to serve the American people said. When I get out of here I'm getting off the stage to Barack Obama he repeated several times I wish him all the best. And city hopes that tone in Washington will change for the incoming administration. This has been a CBS news special report President Bush's final news conference in office I'm Howard -- you know Washington. …”

“…I'm Howard aren't staying in Washington. For what very well may be President Bush's final press conference in office. With just eight days until the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44 president of the United States. White House Press Secretary Dana Perino was surprised reporters this morning -- announcement that …”

“…on the economy I'm Steve case and CBS news the scene is George mason university in Fairfax Virginia where for a fourth day in a role here mr. Obama. Make up pitch for a speedy approval of -- economic stimulus …”

“…Let me begin by thanking George mason university for their extraordinary hospitality. And to thank all of great friends of the governors the mayors were in attendance here today. If …”

“…to brief the president that is discussed with him the situation in Gaza. . Obviously the United States is very concerned about the situation there and -- working -- very hard with our. Partners around the world to address this. I want to begin by noting that Hamas has -- the people of Gaza hostage. Ever since there illegal coup against the forces of president not put -- legitimate president of the Palestinian people. The -- Hamas has used to Gaza as a launching pad for rockets against Israeli cities. And has contributed to deeply to a very bad the daily life for the Palestinian people in Gaza and to a humanitarian situation that we've all been trying to address but frankly. Hamas has made it very difficult for the people of Gaza the have a reasonable life. We are working toward a cease fire but that would not allow and you re establishment of -- status quo ante. . Where Hamas can continue to watch rockets out of Gaza. . It is obvious that that cease -- should take place as soon as possible but we need a cease fire that is durable and sustainable. I might note that it was Hamas that rejected. The -- Egyptian and Arab calls for an extension of the tough the end that Egypt had negotiated. But I have been in constant contact with the key Arab states I have talked with our European colleagues. And we are talking constantly with the Israeli government two to find a solution to Gaza. . That will be a sustainable one for the people of Gaza for the people of Israel and for the people. The Palestinian territories of the Middle East more broadly. The president has also …”