Story Type: Speech

August 16, 2005Prepared remarks by Greg Shaw, director Education Thank you for this opportunity. On behalf of Bill and Melinda Gates, let me begin by congratulating the National Conference of…

June 23, 2005Remarks by Patty Stonesifer, chief executive officer Thank you, Chip, for that introduction. Thank you, too, for your leadership of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. You are one…

June 2, 2005Prepared remarks by William H. Gates Sr., co-chair Good evening. Thank you for that warm welcome. Tonight, as we honor the work of the African Medical and Research…

May 16, 2005Prepared remarks by Bill Gates, co-chair Thank you, Madam President, for that kind introduction. It’s an honor to be invited to speak here at the World Health Assembly.…

May 12, 2005Prepared remarks by Melinda French Gates, co-chair Thank you, Vernon, for that kind introduction—and for inviting me to be here this evening. I’m here tonight to tell you…

April 12, 2005Prepared remarks by Dr. William Foege, recipient of the 2005 Thomas Francis, Jr. Medal in Global Public Health “Duty, honor, country,” will always evoke an image of Douglas…

March 15, 2005Prepared remarks by William H. Gates Sr., co-chair I want to start by thanking the Global Philanthropy Forum for its leadership and for focusing so much attention on…

March 15, 2005Prepared remarks by William H. Gates Sr., co-chair Good Evening, It’s an enormous pleasure for me to help celebrate the Population Reference Bureau’s marvelous history: 75 years of…

February 26, 2005Prepared remarks by Bill Gates, co-chair Thank you for that kind introduction. I also want to thank you, Governor Warner, and your fellow governors, for your leadership in…

February 9, 2005Commentary by Ruth Kagi and Greg Shaw, reprinted courtesy of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Ruth Kagi, D-32nd District, Washington, is chairwoman of the House Children and Family Services Committee.…