Story Type: Speech

January 29, 2004Former Pacific Northwest Director Greg Shaw provided technical advice to members of the Washington State Children and Families Services Legislative Committee considering legislation to increase funding for family…

January 15, 2004Remarks by Bill Gates, Co-chair Good afternoon. It is an honor to join you here today and to witness the formation of a new partnership between the world’s…

Thank you, Lori, for that kind introduction. It’s a great privilege to be among so many good friends and colleagues here today, and to honor the good work that Hopelink…

October 16, 2003Remarks by Melinda French Gates, co-chair Thanks, Julie, for that warm welcome. I’d like to thank the board and staff of Powerful Voices for inviting me here to…

October 6, 2003Prepared remarks by William H. Gates Sr., co-chair On behalf of Bill and Melinda, I’m honored to accept the Bishop John T. Walker Humanitarian Service Award.   It means…

Melinda French Gates – Children’s Hospital Foundation September 4, 2003Remarks by Melinda French Gates, co-chair Good morning.  It’s a pleasure to have all of you here at the foundation. I have…

July 25, 2003Remarks by Melinda French Gates, co-chair Good morning. It’s great to see all of you here this morning. Those children that you saw just a few moments ago…

Patty Stonesifer – InterAction Keynote Address May 8, 2003Prepared remarks by Patty Stonesifer, chief executive officer Thank you, Rich, for that kind introduction. No foundation can make a difference in…

Will We Stand Together?Good afternoon. And thanks, John, for that great introduction and thank you all for staying through the final luncheon. It has been an incredible few days, from the…

Good morning. Thank you all for joining us today. Thank you, Deanna, for your kind words and introduction. And thank you to Martyn Wade, our host and the director of…