Story Type: Speech

Helping All Students Graduate Ready for College, Work, and Citizenship A discussion on the need to address high school reform and the policy implications for state level legislators.  Download the…

July 15, 2002Prepared remarks by Richard Akeroyd, former director, International Library Initiatives Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us today. It is a pleasure to be at this year’s National…

July 9, 2002Prepared remarks by Dr. Helene Gayle, former director, HIV/AIDS &TB InitiativesGood morning.  I am honored to be part of this plenary session on HIV prevention now and in the…

June 11, 2002Prepared remarks by Patty Stonesifer, chief executive officer Good afternoon. And thanks, Anne, for that lovely introduction. It is a real honor to be here with you today.…

May 30, 2002Prepared remarks by William H. Gates Sr., co-chair Good evening.  I know Rotarians involved with global polio cherish their association with the late Dr. Albert Sabin.  So they…

Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for this invitation to speak. It’s an honor to address so many heads of state. And it’s a particular honor to do so alongside…

March 14, 2002 Remarks by Tom Vander Ark, executive director, Education The school district where I was superintendent has three large high schools.  Each has three counselors with responsibility for…

President Carter – Faith-Based Groups Confronting HIV/AIDS March 10, 2002Remarks by President Jimmy CarterTranscript of President Jimmy Carter encouraging faith-based groups to increase efforts to address the HIV/AIDS crisis. This speech…

March 9, 2002 Remarks by President Jimmy CarterTranscript of President Jimmy Carter at the Abuja HIV/AIDS Summit 2002. This speech was delivered during the Carter/Gates mission to Africa. Your Excellency, the…

February 24, 2002Remarks by Bill Gates, co-chair Well, good evening.  It’s certainly hard to follow Andrew, who I agree with completely.  I’ve never spoken at a medical research conference before,…