"Mentors of mine were under a big pressure to minimize their femininity to make it. I'm not going to do that. That takes away my power. I'm not going to compromise who I am."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Delivered: June 16, 2023
"When I read about the way in which library funds are being cut and cut, I can only think that American society has found one more way to destroy itself."
Isaac Asimov
Delivered: June 14, 2020
"Let's be honest - tracking down, rounding up, and deporting millions of people isn't realistic. Anyone who suggests otherwise isn't being straight with you. It's also not who we are as Americans."
Barack Obama
Delivered: November 30, 2021
"And that means that no matter how we reform health care, we will keep this promise to the American people: If you like your doctor, you will be able to keep your doctor, period. If you like your health care plan, you'll be able to keep your health care plan, period. No one will take it away, no matter what."
Barack Obama
Delivered: October 5, 2021
"To me, the American Dream is being able to follow your own personal calling. To be able to do what you want to do is incredible freedom."
Maya Lin
Delivered: March 8, 2020