Executive Speeches articles from October 2002

Executive Speeches archives from October 2002

Governance from within.
October 1, 2002... Thank you, Dr. Sonnenfeld. I appreciate the opportunity to speak here today. I'd like to thank my fellow panelists--Marce Fuller, Leo O'Neill and Stephan Shepard--for joining us. I'd especially like to welcome Senator Sarbanes, who will bring a...

You are the magic wand ... use it! And the story begins.
October 1, 2002... Each year that I have the opportunity to visit our students at our London Study Program, I try not to miss the lovely drive from the center of London through the magnificently green, pastoral, English countryside with a final destination in...

People need us.
October 1, 2002... "Deeper Roots... Stronger Wings." Great theme. On one level, it's a theme that brings to mind our deep-seated values, our strong traditions and the great relationship we share. It kindles thoughts of our commitments to each other...

The cost of doing nothing about the maturing.
October 1, 2002... Good morning. AARP is proud to be a cosponsor of today's symposium along with The Atlantic Philanthropies (USA) Inc. and Ceridian. The Conference Board's mission--to help businesses become better citizens--has never been more vital and...

Standing tall.
October 1, 2002... Years ago, I believe it was not long after the Soviet Communists had scared the day lights out of America by installing some nuclear missiles in Cuba, an exceedingly popular star of show business named Bob Hope gave a college commencement...

Restoring value to the communications industry.
October 1, 2002... To come to Washington to talk about growth in the telecommunications industry, you really have to be an optimist. To have that conversation with three telecom analysts, you may have to be a little nuts. I'm going to do it anyway. Despite the...

Not one horn blew.
October 1, 2002... We meet today on the first anniversary of one of the worst days in the history of the world. A year has passed since "September 11," or "9/11," became part of our common vocabulary. It has been the longest and shortest years--the days...

You will stand the watch ... with pride.
October 1, 2002... Thank you, Admiral Loy, for that kind introduction, and for the opportunity to accompany you to your final commencement here as Coast Guard Commandant. The American people owe you a special debt of gratitude for your forty years of service to...

Technical education: a lifelong journey.
October 1, 2002... Good morning and welcome to St. Louis--the Gateway City. I think it very fitting that the theme of this conference is "Technical Education--Gateway to the Future," and I am delighted to address so many people involved in the important field of...