Story Type: Speech

March 13, 2008Written testimony by Bill Gates, co-chair Editor’s note: Bill Gates was invited to provide testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology on March…

February 7, 2008Prepared remarks by William H. Gates Sr.Thank you, Dan. It is customary at the beginning of speeches like this—the ones when an influential national group like NAEH has…

January 24, 2008Prepared remarks by Bill Gates, co-chair and trusteeWatch Video Thank you for that welcome and for the privilege of speaking at this forum. This is the last time…

December 5, 2007Remarks by Vicki Phillips, director, Education initiative I am delighted to be here in Texas to build on our collaboration—a collaboration founded on a common goal of ensuring…

November 1, 2007Remarks by Cheryl Scott, chief operating officer Thank you, Jamie. It’s great to see so many old friends here today. As you heard, I spent most of my…

October 4, 2007Prepared remarks by William H. Gates Sr., co-chair Thank you. It is such a pleasure to be here this afternoon talking about the United Way, which is my favorite…

October 17, 2007Prepared remarks by Bill Gates, co-chair Editor’s note: To view Melinda Gates’ portion of the keynote, which preceded Bill Gates’ remarks, please click here. Bill Gates: It’s a privilege for…

October 5, 2007Remarks by Vicki Phillips, director, Education initiative Thank you, Hilary. I am delighted to be able to work hand in hand with Hilary at the Foundation. I have…

This essay, written by Bill Gates, first appearedin the Oct. 1, 2007 issue of Newsweek. Last year my wife, Melinda, and I visited an AIDS clinic in Durban, South Africa.…