Executive Speeches articles from December 2001

Executive Speeches archives from December 2001

When disaster strikes: putting corporate values to the test.(Charles R. Lee, Verizon Communications)(Transcript)
December 1, 2001... Good afternoon. This is a wonderful collection of leaders, and I'm delighted to be addressing you. As I'm sure others have noted, the reason we're at the Palace Hotel for this conference is that the place where we were supposed to meet --...

Keep America rolling.(Rick Wagoner, General Motors Corp.)(Transcript)
December 1, 2001... Thanks, Floyd. It's a pleasure to be here. I had planned to talk today on the subject of alliances. Specifically, about the growth and consolidation of the global auto industry, about GM's far-reaching alliance strategy, and about the pros and...

The future of aging: social consequences of the biomedical revolution.(Sidney Taurel, Eli Lilly and Co.)(Transcript)
December 1, 2001... Thank you, President Rawlings. It is a very great honor to be invited to deliver the address as the Hatfield Fellow for 2001. Let me first say that this is still a very difficult time for the residents of New York and for people anywhere on the...

The digital economy: our word must be our bond.(Dick Brown, EDS)(Transcript)
December 1, 2001... Thank you for that kind introduction, Dr. Reid. I have to tell you, of all the places I'll speak around the globe this year, I've really focused on this opportunity. The Economic Club of Detroit is recognized as one of the premier forums for...

2001: a leadership odyssey.(Don Winkler, Ford Financial)(Transcript)
December 1, 2001... Thank you, Chris (Fehring). You read that introduction exactly the way I wrote it! It is great to be here. I see a lot of old friends in the audience. And it is a real honor to be on the same program as Newt Gingrich. I am so excited I even...

Aging in the 21st century: myths and challenges.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Honored guests, ladies and gentlemen' Konichiwa. It is an honor for me to be here today for this Inauguration of the National Federation of Elderly Persons Cooperative. I thank you for inviting me back to a country that I have come to love. I...

Government challenges in the 21st century.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Today, I'd like to speak to you, the members of the National Press Club, about several emerging challenges facing our country and the federal government in the 21st century. These issues deserve our attention because of their potential to shape...

Facing the tests of history.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Tank you very, very much, President Jackson, for that wonderful introduction. It's a great honor for me to be here with all of you at this critical time in our Nation's history. I would like to thank President Jackson, Dean Bartlett and the...