Story Type: Speech

September 6, 2007Prepared remarks by Melinda French Gates, co-chair It is an honor to speak on the same program as Presidents Bush and Clinton. I have great respect for both…

Rotary International Convention June 19, 2007Remarks by William H. Gates Sr. Thank you, Bill, for that kind introduction. “Who am I? Why am I here?” When Admiral James Stockdale asked…

June 6, 2007Remarks by Bill Gates, co-chair and trustee President Bok, former President Rudenstine, incoming President Faust, members of the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers, members of the…

May 10, 2007Remarks by Melinda French Gates Thank you, Helene. There’s so much we miss about Helene at the Gates Foundation: her energy, her expertise, her dedication. Most of all,…

April 30, 2007Remarks by Melinda French Gates Thank you, Doug, for that kind introduction. I am so excited that this amazing conference is happening in the Gates Foundation’s home town.…

April 19, 2007Remarks by Katie Hong, interim director, Pacific Northwest initiative Thank you, Adrienne, for such a kind and generous introduction. I’m glad to be here this morning. It’s a…

April 17, 2007Remarks by William H. Gates Sr., co-chair Thank you for that kind introduction. I am delighted to be here today. Talking about the importance of early learning is…

March 30, 2007Prepared remarks by William H. Gates Sr. Thank you for that kind introduction. I am excited to be here this morning. And I want to be sure you…

March 7, 2007Written Testimony by Bill Gates, co-chair Editor’s note: Bill Gates was invited to provide testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on March 7,…

January 25, 2007Prepared remarks by Melinda French Gates, co-chair Davos brings together the most influential business and political leaders in the world, to talk about the most urgent problems in…