Vital Speeches of the Day articles from September 2001

Vital Speeches of the Day archives from September 2001

Mexico-U.S. Relations Based On Trust.
September 15, 2001... DRUGS, MIGRATING, TRADE Thank you. The applause in this room welcoming me has been heard by 100 million Mexicans which, in the name of them, I thank all of you for being so kind with us in Mexico. Honorable Members of the Congress of...

Labor Day.
September 15, 2001... THE GLOBAL ECONOMY AND INSTITUTION Almighty God, our heavenly father, you declare your glory and show forth your handiwork in the heavens and in the earth: Deliver us in our various occupations from the service of self alone, that we may...

The Value Of The Corporate Ethics Officer.
September 15, 2001... MUSINGS FROM THE "OTHER" CEO Good morning. As I stand here, in this assembly, before Corporate Ethics Officers, I actually feel a great deal of empathy with the companies that my firm works with, the companies we audit. You see,...

The Changing Workforce.
September 15, 2001... WORKPLACE RULES IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM I am very grateful for the opportunity to speak to the World Futurist Society and its members. I hope you each can find something of value in my talk, something to take away and apply in your own...

Education.
September 15, 2001... WHY ARE OUR SCHOOLS -- ALTHOUGH BETTER THAN EVER -- UNDER SUCH SEVERE SCRUTINY AND CRITICISM? Thank you. Good morning. Today is the 92nd anniversary of the first unassisted triple play in the major leagues pulled off by the appropriately...

Labor's Achievement, Weaknesses And Future Goals.(John H. Sheehan address)(Transcript)
September 15, 2001... LABOR DAY DID NOT HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT Labor Day seems to be a most fitting occasion for those in organized labor to take time out to look at the record, and to balance the books. It's a good time to take notice of where you are, to...

Stem Cell Research.(George W. Bush)(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... CAUTIOUS, ETHICAL, AND MORAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Good evening. I appreciate you giving me a few-minutes of your time tonight so I can discuss with you a complex and difficult issue, an issue that is one of the most profound of our...

A New Century Of American Leadership.(Thomas A. Daschle)(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... MEETING OUR GLOBAL OBLIGATIONS First, let me thank Lee Hamilton for inviting me to be here today. We miss Lee's voice tremendously in Congress, but we are grateful to have it as a continuing part of the public debate. Our...

Money Laundering Laws.(John D. Ashcroft)(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... TAKING THE PROFIT FROM THE CRIMINAL When asked why he robbed banks, the notorious bank robber Willie Sutton is said to have replied, "Because that's where the money is." This quote--whether Sutton actually said it or not--has become a...

Settling Claims On The Internet.(William K. Slate, II)(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... DISPUTE PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION IN eCOMMERCE Good afternoon. My topic is online-dispute prevention and resolution in eCommerce. But before looking discretely at arbitration and the world of technology, I think it important to first step...

Reorienting Energy To Accentuate The Positive.(Daniel R. Gerkin)(coal mining)(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH Thank you ladies and gentlemen of America's longwall mining community, the world's most productive underground coal miners. My assignment is to talk about the Bush administration's energy...

Government Challenges In The 21st Century.
September 1, 2001... PURPOSE OF THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE 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...

Israel And Palestine.(Samuel Hazo)(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... THE MEASURED LIFETIME OF SUPPRESSION Anyone who is even casually familiar with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can differentiate between the occupier and the occupied. The Israelis are and have been for decades the occupier, and the...

Faith In Yourself.(Marilyn Carlson Nelson)(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... NEVER, EVER, EVER GIVE UP Thank you all so much. I only pray that someday in your life you can experience what I'm feeling here this morning. It's so rewarding and so positive to see your wonderful talents, your enthusiasm, knowing the...

Learning How To Live.(Don Winkler)(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... YOU ARE READY TO FLY Thank you for that kind introduction. You read it precisely the way my wife wrote it. It is an honor for me to be here to celebrate this day. You made it. Congratulations! Before you start celebrating too much... I...