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U.S. House of Representatives Committee Hearing (March 13, 2008)
"If we make the right choices, the United States can remain the global innovation leader that it is today."


World Economic Forum (January 24, 2008)

"I like to call this new system creative capitalism—an approach where governments, businesses, and nonprofits work together to stretch the reach of market forces so that more people can make a profit, or gain recognition, doing work that eases the world's inequities."



Malaria Forum (October 17, 2007)
"Today, I want to make the case that we have a real chance to build the partnerships, generate the political will, and develop the scientific breakthroughs we need to end this disease."


Saving the World Is Within Our Grasp
(October 1, 2007)

The evidence is in: We can stop diseases like malaria and TB from killing millions of people each year.
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Harvard Commencement (June 7, 2007)

"When you consider what those of us here in this Yard have been given—in talent, privilege, and opportunity—there is almost no limit to what the world has a right to expect from us."



U.S. Senate Committee Hearing (March 7, 2007)

"Every student in America should graduate from high school ready for college, career and life. Every child. No exceptions."



The Tech Museum Global Humanitarian Award (November 15, 2006)

"That’s the theme of this evening— technology benefiting humanity. But it’s worth remembering that sometimes, despite our best intentions, it doesn’t."



Washington Learns Education Summit (November 13, 2006)
"In our foundation’s experience, school systems that truly excel—from early learning through high school—have four distinctive traits in their approach to education: high standards, clear accountability, flexible personnel practices, and a climate that encourages innovation."


How to Help the World's Poorest Children (November 7, 2006)
"Financial markets are not usually associated with saving lives. Today, with the launch of the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (Iffim), that is about to change."


XVI International AIDS Conference Keynote Speech (August 13, 2006)
"We want to call on everyone here and around the world to help speed up what we hope will be the next big breakthrough in the fight against AIDS — the discovery of a microbicide or an oral prevention drug that can block the transmission of HIV."


Lakeside School (September 23, 2005)

"Lakeside was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I’m happy to be here to say a few words about my time at Lakeside, and why it’s so important to support the vision that Lakeside’s faculty, staff, and alumni have spent the past five years developing."



National Education Summit on High Schools (February 26, 2005)

"For the sake of our young people and everyone who will depend on them – we must stop rationing education in America."


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