Clinton Presidential Center "Library of Speeches"

Date	Subject	Description
10/05/07	Clinton Climate Initiative Announcement to Improve Energy Efficiency of Paris Schools	President Clinton announces a partnership between the Clinton Foundation and the City of Paris to improve energy efficiency in the city’s schools. Through this effort, Paris will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut utility bills, save taxpayers money and create green jobs.
09/25/07	50th Anniversary Commemoration of Central High School	At the 50th Anniversary of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, President Clinton delivers an inspirational message about the state of education in America, telling the audience that everyone deserves the opportunity to make more out of their lives.
09/24/07	Speech: Little Rock Nine Gala	President Clinton speaks at a gala honoring the 50th Anniversary of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, urging the audience to both embrace their differences and find commonalities in order to live harmoniously as members of a global community.
09/17/07	Aurora Economic Development Council's A-List 2007	President Clinton addresses the Aurora Economic Development Council, touching upon three key themes: inequality, climate change and security.
08/09/07	Speech: Rocky Mountain Institute	In a speech made at the Rocky Mountain Institute’s 25th Anniversary celebration, President Clinton honors the Institute’s founder, Amory Lovins, and speaks of the Institute’s successful past and impact that it will continue to make on sustainable development in the future.
07/31/07	Millennium Network Event	At a Millennium Network Event in New York City, President Clinton addresses a diverse crowd of young professionals, explaining that even though the world is currently unequal, unstable and unsustainable, everyone, no matter their age, race or income level, has the power to make a difference. “Everybody in the world has a chance to be a global citizen in some way and should be given that opportunity.”
07/30/07	Democratic Leadership Council	President Clinton talks about the past, present and future of the DLC, as he discusses topics such as health care, poverty, ecomomic and environmental policies.
07/19/07	Remarks at the Nelson Mandela Foundation	In a heartfelt speech at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, President Clinton honors one of his dearest friends, Nelson Mandela. He explains the importance of finding the common humanity in people and calls this Mandela’s greatest legacy.
07/07/07	Aspen Ideas Festival	At the Aspen Ideas Festival, Rick Stengel, Managing Editor of Time Magazine, asks President Clinton about a wide variety of topics, ranging from the state of world affairs today to the President’s current reading list. Included is a discussion of philanthropy, interdependence, national defense, and global climate change.
07/05/07	50th Anniversary Truman Presidential Museum and Library	In a speech honoring the Truman Library’s 50th Anniversary, President Clinton remembers President Truman’s candour and tenacity, and he applies Truman’s lessons and legacy to today’s most pressing issues.
06/21/07	Clinton-Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative Press Conference	At a press conference, President Clinton unveils the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative, made possible by generous commitments by Frank Giustra and Carlos Slim. The initiative will begin working in Latin America to eliminate inequality and polarization, focusing on the powerful economic opportunity that sustainable development can provide.
06/15/07	National Partnership for Women and Families	President Clinton speaks to members of the National Partnership for Women and Families about a range of issues, including the Family Leave Act, healthcare, childhood obesity, the Earned Income Tax Credit and economic development.
06/10/07	The Ohio State University Commencement	In his commencement address at Ohio State University, President Clinton encourages graduates to channel the spirit of Abraham Lincoln, urging them to put aside differences and focus on their common humanity, in order to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world.
06/02/07	Knox College Commencement Address	President Clinton speaks to graduates and accepts an honorary degree from Knox College, comparing today’s world with that of Abraham Lincoln’s, who received the same honorary degree 147 years before him.
06/02/07	The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center	President Clinton speaks about the connection between the meaning of the Underground Railroad and America's long struggle for both individual liberty and national unity, and puts this struggle in the context of the pressing issues of today.
05/31/07	Billy Graham Library Dedication	In a heartfelt speech at the dedication of the Billy Graham Library Dedication in Charlotte, North Carolina, President Clinton honors the many ways in which his private and public life has been enriched by Rev. Billy Graham has enriched his public and private life for more than 50 years.
05/27/07	Middlebury College Commencement	President Clinton urges graduates of Middlebury to think about the ways building a global community will help us all deal with the pressing issues of today’s world, spanning across political, religious, and psychological spheres.
05/25/07	Rochester Institute of Technology Commencement Address	In his commencement address at the Rochester Institute of Technology, President Clinton puts the world in context for the graduating class, speaking of the immense benefits and challenges that graduates will face.
05/19/07	University of New Hampshire Commencement	President Clinton addresses the Class of 2007 at the University of New Hampshire, encouraging them to embrace our differences and build a world with more partners and fewer enemies.
05/16/07	Large Cities Group Press Conference	At the C40 Large Cities Leadership Group Summit in New York City, President Clinton announced the creation of a global Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Program, a project of the Clinton Foundation’s Clinton Climate Initiative, which is assisting cities in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. This program brings together four of the world’s largest energy service companies, five of the world’s largest banks and sixteen of the world’s largest cities in a coordinated effort to significantly reduce energy use in buildings.
05/15/07	Hebrew University Maimonides Award Dinner	President Clinton honors those whose philanthropy has supported the Hebrew University Institute for Medical Research and the Lautenberg Research Center. He spoke on the growth of NGO’s, the unprecedented power of private citizens working in the public good, and the importance of medical research in advancing our humanity. He also encouraged investing not only in cures but also prevention. “There has never been a time in all of human history when private citizens had more power to advance the public interest.”
05/08/07	CHAI Announcement of AIDS Drug Price Reductions	At a press conference, President Clinton announces new agreements that significantly lower the price of AIDS treatment for second-line anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs). These agreements lower the prices for 16 formulations of ARVs that will generate an average savings of 25 percent in low-income countries and 50 percent in middle-income countries. Reduced prices will be available to 66 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean through the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative’s Procurement Consortium.
04/29/07	NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Dinner	President Clinton speaks at the NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund dinner in Detroit, identifying three areas in which he believes the NAACP can continue to make a difference: helping lower-income people get into the banking system, ensuring quality and affordable health care is a guaranteed to everyone, and supporting a clean energy future in the Motor City and beyond.
04/28/07	Speech: University of Michigan Spring Commencement 2007	President Clinton stresses the values of community and responsibility during a commencement speech at the University of Michigan. He urges graduates to do their part to solve problems such as climate change, natural resource depletion and inequities in health care and wages.
04/15/07	National School Board Association Speech	President Clinton tells educators that an estimated 12.5 million children in America are overweight and something must be done about the childhood obesity epidemic. He says kids spend more time in school than just about anywhere else, and he urges educators to look for solutions in their schools and classrooms to help educate young people about good nutrition and exercise.
04/13/07	Global Philanthropy Forum	President Clinton delivers the Forum’s keynote address. He discusses the interdependent nature of the world and the need for private citizens to work together to find the resources needed to improve global issues like AIDS, climate change, poverty and other challenges.
03/27/07	Ouachita Baptist University Speech	President Clinton talks about the three problems with interdependence that cannot be ignored. It is unequal because of poverty around the world. It is unstable because of the threat of terrorism. And it’s unsustainable because of resource depletion.
03/02/07	Kansas State University Speech	President Clinton tells Kansas State University students they’re far more connected to the world beyond America’s borders than students 41 years ago, who attended the first of the Alf Landon lectures. He also explains why there’s no dividing line anymore between international and domestic relations.
03/01/07	University of Miami Speech	President Clinton speaks at the University of Miami, where his former Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Donna Shalala, is now the University’s president. He praises the students for their records of community service and says more people need to get involved in resolving the problems facing the work. He also outlines what he’s been doing through his foundation in the areas of AIDS, climate change, economic development and childhood obesity.
02/08/07	Baker Institute Speech	President Clinton discusses how concerned citizens need to form their own worldview, whereby they can absorb and evaluate the various events that are going on locally, nationally, and globally at any one time. He talks about some of the biggest issues facing the United States and the world, including health care, energy, resource depletion, poverty, disease and terrorism.
12/13/06	Remarks at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Graduation	Speaking to the first graduating class of the Clinton School of Public Service, President Clinton praises graduates for their commitment to public service. He told them, "You have put your studies into practice, and in so doing, you have changed lives for the better."
12/08/06	Remarks at the United Nations Correspondents Association Annual Award Dinner	President Clinton, who served as a Special U.N. Envoy for Tsunami Relief, receives recognition at the U.N. Correspondents Association Annual Award Dinner for his outstanding service to humanity. During his speech he talks about the status of recovery efforts and the role of the United Nations.
10/07/06	Speech: Keynote Address at the Dedication of the George and Eleanor McGovern Library and Center for Leadership and Public Service	President Clinton delivers the keynote address at the dedication of the George and Eleanor McGovern Library and Center for Leadership and Public Service. He reflects on serving on McGovern's 1972 Presidential Campaign and tells the audience that George McGovern has taught us that politics is not about power or position, but about people, progress, and principle.
09/11/06	Speech: Remarks to the United Jewish Communities, the Federations of North America and the International Lion of Judah Conference	On the fifth anniversary of 9/11, President Clinton focuses on the theme of moments in time and how those moments change our lives.
09/09/06	Speech: President Clinton's Remarks at his 60th Birthday Celebration in Toronto	President Clinton thanks friends and supporters in attendance, including entertainers Billy Crystal, Kevin Spacey, Paul Shaffer, Jon Bon Jovi, Tim McGraw, Josh Groban, Sarah McLachlan, and explains how monies raised will be used in the work of his Foundation.
08/15/06	Remarks at XVI International AIDS Conference	President Clinton reflects on the pledge he made four years ago at the AIDS Conference in Barcelona to help stem the epidemic. He talks about his July 2006 trip to Africa where the challenges are still staggering, but progress is being made and it's clear what needs to be done to beat the disease.
06/15/06	Speech: Remarks at the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding	President Clinton reflects on the intersection of religion and politics, what it means in America and what it might mean to the rest of the world.
05/30/06	Speech: Remarks at Memorial Service for Lloyd Bentsen	President Clinton reflects on Senator Lloyd Bentsen's life of service-- as a decorated Army air force pilot, a congressman at 27, a Senator for two decades and more, a Secretary of the Treasury, and one of the very few candidates for Vice President who lost and came out better than when he went in.
05/23/06	Speech: President Clinton's Remarks at the the 147th Commencement of the Cooper Union	President Clinton addresses graduates of The Cooper Union and reflects on its rich history, the speech he gave in 1993 outlining his economic plan, and he encouraged graduates to think not just about their future professions but their lives as citizens.
05/19/06	Speech: Remarks of President Clinton at Perspectives in Health Care Forum	President Clinton provides his assessment of current health care costs and coverage and potential solutions to ensure more people have access to affordable health care.
05/19/06	Speech: Remarks at the Lance Armstrong Foundation's Live Strong Gala	President Clinton talks about how Lance Armstrong has inspired so many in the way he faced his cancer, overcame it, continued to win races and is now helping other cancer survivors. President Clinton explains why organizations like Lance Armstrong's will become more important in the future.
05/13/06	Speech: Remarks at Tulane University	President Clinton speaks to graduates of Tulane University, noting both their struggle since Hurricane Katrina and their achievement in earning their degrees. He urged them to try to live their dreams through passionate commitment and effort.
03/28/06	Speech: Remarks at Guildhall on Globalization	President Clinton discusses the challenges of globalization as it relates to security, global warming, infectious diseases, and spreading opportunity to poorer nations.
03/28/06	Speech: The Opportunity for Private Citizens to Effect Positive Change in an Increasingly Interdependent World	President Clinton speaks at the London School of Business on global interdependence, describing the major challenges as security, global warming, creating opportunity and encouraging economic empowerment in developing countries. He calls on private citizens to get involved to address the challenges.
03/16/06	Speech: Remarks at the Heifer International Building Dedication Ceremony	President Clinton reflects on the role Heifer International has filled during its 60 years in existence. Heifer has shown what a single individual can do to improve conditions for another person, a village, a nation.
03/05/06	Speech: Pace University Centennial Kick-Off Event	President Clinton talks about America 100 years ago, at the founding of Pace University, and relates it to the challenges America faces today. He discusses what must be done as a nation and as a world to take advantage of economic growth and globalization, while spreading the benefits to everybody.
02/07/06	Speech: Remarks at Funeral of Coretta Scott King	In his tribute to Coretta Scott King, President Clinton says it's important to remember, "this is a woman, as well as a symbol, as well as the embodiment of her husband's legacy and the developer of her own."
12/09/05	Speech: Remarks at City of Montreal Event Coinciding with the UN Climate Change Conference	President Clinton talks about climate change, how it's accelerating and how human activities are impacting it. He also talks about harnessing wind and solar power and looking for other energy sources.
11/14/05	Speech: President Clinton Address the Opening of the Saban Forum 2005 in Jerusalem	President Clinton reflects on the U.S. - Israeli Dialogue during his Presidency and beyond.
11/02/05	Speech: President Clinton Delivers Remarks at Funeral of Rosa Parks	The world knows of Rosa Parks because of a single simple act of dignity and courage that struck a lethal blow to the foundations of legal bigotry.
07/13/05	Speech: Keynote Address of President Clinton to Campus Progress National Student Conference	President Clinton delivered the keynote speech at the 2005 Campus Progress National Student Conference and called on students to work for positive change in the world.
06/13/05	Speech: Remarks of President Clinton at Goldman Sachs & Company Meeting	President Clinton talks about global interdependence and the ways in which it extends beyond the economy and international relations. And he answers questions about the war in Iraq, China, tax cuts and nuclear weapons proliferation.
05/06/05	Speech: President Clinton's Remarks at the American Jewish Committee's 99th Annual Meeting	President Clinton talks about the increase in the number of non-governmental organizations (NGO's) and the good they are doing around the world. Topics also include tsunami relief and peace in the Middle East.
05/04/05	Speech: President Clinton's Remarks at the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry	President Clinton talks about his newly launched healthy kids program to fight childhood obesity and the impact of the tsunami relief effort on international relations. Plus question and answers on energy, the economy, favorite world leaders.
05/04/05	Partial Transcript: President Clinton's Remarks to Deutsche Bank	President Clinton talks about the Clinton Foundation's HIV/AIDS program and the newly launched Healthier Generation program.
05/03/05	Transcript: President Clinton's Remarks on the Healthier Generation Initiative to Stop Childhood Obesity	President Clinton's remarks announcing his Foundation's partnership with the American Heart Association in a stop childhood obesity initiative called, "Creating a Healthier Generation."
04/19/05	Remarks: President Clinton upon the 10th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing	On the 10th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, President Clinton pays tribute to those who lost their lives and those who rebuilt the city and helped it heal.
04/13/05	Speech: President Clinton's Remarks at Drew University	President Clinton, the inaugural speaker at the Tom Kean Visiting Lecturer History and Political Science Program at Drew University, discusses the role of each individual in shaping a better 21st century. Topics include education, health care, the tsunami, international relations.
03/31/05	Remarks at the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases Awards Dinner	President Clinton's speech at the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases Awards Dinner where he was presented with the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Award for Humanitarian Contributions to the Health of Humankind.
03/08/05	Remarks: Former Presidents Bush and Clinton on President Clinton's Medical Procedure and the Tsunami	Presidents Clinton and Bush the upcoming Greg Norman golf tournament to raise money for tsunami relief. President Clinton also talks about his follow up surgery to remove fluid buildup in his chest.
03/08/05	Remarks: Former Presidents Clinton and Bush Present Tsunami Relief Report	Presidents Clinton and Bush present their report on the tsunami relief effort to President Bush and discuss their trip to tsunami-ravaged countries and how relief money is helping.
03/04/05	Speech to the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel	President Clinton talks about his work to help countries devastated by the Indian Ocean tsunami, the role of the U.S. in an interdependent world, the deficit and other topics.
03/03/05	Remarks Day Two of Music Center Speakers Series	President Clinton talks about unfolding events in the world, provides a framework for thinking about them, and calls on everyone to become responsible global citizens. Topics include tsunami relief, social security, tax cuts and the war on terror.
03/02/05	Remarks at the Music Center Speaker Series	President Clinton talks about global interdependence and the need to take steps to ensure it has positive and not negative outcomes. He references the Clinton Foundation's AIDS programs, tsunami relief and the situation in the Middle East.
02/16/05	Remarks to Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles	President Clinton reflects on the 1993 Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement, the Wye River Peace accord, and the changes both positive and negative that have occurred in the Middle East over the last decade.
02/03/05	Remarks at Serono International	President Clinton talks about why it's crucial to address the AIDS epidemic in developing countries. Other topics include education, Iraq, SARS and the power of the internet.
01/11/05	Transcript: Clinton Foundation and UNICEF announcement of Tsunami Water and Sanitation Fund	President Clinton's press conference announcing the Clinton Foundation is joining forces with UNICEF to ensure safe drinking water is available in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami.
01/03/05	Remarks: Bush And Former Presidents on Tsunami	President George W. Bush announces the naming of former Presidents Clinton and Bush to head a national fundraising campaign for tsunami relief.
12/08/04	Opening Remarks at Energy Conference	President Clinton opens his Foundation's Energy Conference by outlining key issues--the dependence of America and other nations on imported oil in an age of terror and rapidly fluctuating prices and the dangers of global warming from excessive greenhouse gas emissions.
12/08/04	Closing Remarks at Energy Conference	President Clinton urges you to look for a project in your hometown or in your business or in your house, or in the country in which you vacation to promote clean energy, energy conservation and a world free of the worst consequences of climate change.
12/03/04	Speech: Remarks at the Goldman & Sachs Company 2004 Global Conference	President Clinton expounds on the current economic state and the impact of terrorism.
11/18/04	President George W. Bush's Remarks at the Clinton Presidential Center Dedication	President George W. Bush described the collections as recording the dedication and hard work of thousands, who brought talent and idealism to public service.
11/18/04	Senator Clinton's Remarks at Dedication, As Prepared	Senator Clinton shortened her remarks at the dedication ceremony due to the weather. These are her remarks as prepared.
11/18/04	Former President Jimmy Carter's Remarks at the Clinton Presidential Center Dedication	President Jimmy Carter talked about the first time he met President Clinton, and about the insight, wisdom and determination President Clinton brought to bear on the issues he addressed.
11/18/04	Senator Clinton's Remarks at Dedication, As Delivered	In her remarks, shortened due to the weather, Senator Clinton thanked those in attendance, the millions who sent words of support during President Clinton's heart surgery, and described the building as open, expansive, and welcoming.
11/18/04	President Bill Clinton's Remarks at the Clinton Presidential Center Dedication	President Clinton thanks all who supported and contributed to the construction of the library, which he said tells the story of America at the end of the 20th century, of a dramatically different time in the way we worked and lived.
11/18/04	Transcript: Primetime Live "A Place in History"	ABC News anchor Peter Jennings interviews President Clinton about the opening of the Clinton Presidential Center and revisits the historical events of the Clinton administration.
11/10/04	Speech: Remarks to the Star Forum at Cherry Hill High School East	President Clinton talks about the 2004 election, the ecomony, the budget deficit, Social Security, and Homeland Security.
11/10/04	Speech: Remarks at Charles Schwab Institutional Impact 2004 Conference	President Clinton talks about the Clinton Foundation's Small Business Initiative. Other topics include the 2004 election, terrorism, AIDS and the Middle East.
11/09/04	Speech: Remarks at Hamilton College	President Clinton talks about voting in the 2004 election, security challenges for the U.S., and the economy.
11/05/04	Speech: Remarks of President Clinton at Urban Land Institute, Fall Meeting 2004	President Clinton talks about a variety of topics including the Clinton Foundation Small Business Initiative, the opening of the Clinton Presidential Center, Election 2004, and takes questions during the Fall Meeting of the Urban Land Institute
09/03/04	Senator Clinton's Statement on President Clinton's Surgery	Senator Clinton talks to reporters outside New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center where President Clinton will undergo heart bypass surgery.
06/25/04	Speech: Address to AFSCME Convention 2004	President Clinton refers to an excerpt in his book about AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and how the union helped him get elected in 1992. President Clinton told the huge crowd that they now needed to help Senator Kerry in the 2004 election.
06/03/04	Speech: BookExpo America 2004	President Clinton addresses editors and publishers at the BookExpo America conference in Chicago prior to the June 22nd release date of his book 'My Life'. He provides insight into his writing process, working with his editor and why more people should write about their lives.
06/02/04	Speech: Remarks at Sanford Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference	President Clinton talks about the need to build consensus in America or extremists will have more influence than they ought to, and politics will be more bitter than it should.
05/29/04	Speech: 2004 Senior Class Convocation at Cornell University	President Clinton encourages graduating students to follow the lead of other well-known Cornell graduates by being involved in public service, whether at the neighborhood, national or world level.
05/21/04	Speech: President Clinton at the First Annual Dole Lecture at the University of Kansas	President Clinton discusses partisanship in Washington, why it exists and why there's a need for both parties to work together.
03/25/04	Speech: Remarks by President Clinton at Democratic Unity Event	President Clinton speaks at the Democratic National Committee's fundraising dinner in Washington. The event follows the primary season and gave Sen. John Kerry a chance to address his party as the Democrat's presidential contender.
03/09/04	Speech: Remarks at CB Richard Ellis 18th Annual Market Forecast Meeting	President Clinton discusses some of the programs his Foundation is working on including the Small Business Initiative, and the HIV/AIDS initiative, as well global independence, the Mideast, and the war in Iraq.
02/23/04	Speech: Remarks for the University of Judaism Public Lecture Series	President Clinton discusses the work he's done with Senator Dole, a recent trip to Bosnia, and the Middle East.
02/10/04	Speech: Remarks at the New York Public Library	President Clinton describes libraries as the building blocks of our society. They offer everyone a chance to expand their knowledge and understanding of the world and to improve their personal futures.
02/10/04	Speech: Marking the 50th Anniversary of Brown V. Board of Education	President Clinton discusses the impact of Brown v. Board of Education and its historical significance, as well as existing racial divides, the state of race reconciliation and the hope for the future.
01/29/04	Speech: Symphony in Steel Exhibit Opening	President Clinton delivers the opening remarks for the exhibit Symphony in Steel: Ironworkers and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. He frames how the exhibit captures the contributions of the ironworkers with their contributions to America.
11/10/03	China AIDS Summit	President Clinton urges China to act quickly to stop the spread of AIDS. Beyond the human toll, he said the epidemic could threaten the country’s economic and national security. He spoke at an international conference on AIDS and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) at Tsinghau University.
07/06/03	Speech: Inauguration of John Hume as Tip O'Neill Chair	President Clinton talks about globalization and how Congressman Tip O'Neill's rules of politics can and should apply to many situations in the world.
07/02/03	Speech: Rhodes Trust Centenary Celebration	President Clinton reflects on his time spent at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and the great contribution of Cecil Rhodes, a visionary, who by investing in young people continues to shape the future.
06/19/03	Speech: Seventh Annual Awards Dinner of the National Albanian American Council	President reflects on the work of the National Albanian American Council during the conflict in the Balkans, his work as President, and the changes in the Balkans since 1999.
06/14/03	Speech: American Red Cross Gala 2003	President Clinton praises the work of the American Red Cross in the area of HIV/AIDS and discusses the need for such non-profit organizations and the funding challenges they face.
06/06/03	Speech: Address at Milton Academy Graduation Exercises	President Clinton talks about the contribution his teachers made to his life, the importance of service, and explains how the major job of citizenship for the next 20 years will be to spread the benefits and reduce the risks of interdependence.
05/28/03	Speech: Remarks at JFK Distinguished Awards Ceremony	President Clinton reflects upon his presidency and the central themes related to President Kennedy including the role of the US in the world, domestic issues and the importance of public service.
05/28/03	Speech: Remarks at Horace Greeley High School	President Clinton addresses students at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY. He explains why it's important to know the history of your community in order to understand the present and build the kind of future we need.
05/28/03	Speech: Remarks at Annual City Year Gala	President Clinton talks about national service, the start of City Year South Africa and how such programs can strengthen communities and grow opportunities.
05/23/03	Speech: Remarks at the Clinton Center Topping Out Ceremony	At the Topping Out Ceremony marking the placement of the highest beam in the Clinton Center, President Clinton thanked all those who contributed to the building of the library, museum and archive.
05/21/03	Speech: Remarks at the Westchester County Association	President Clinton talks to business, nonprofit and education leaders about the economy and global concerns.
05/18/03	Speech: Remarks at Tougaloo College Commencement	President Clinton urges graduates to continue to find ways to serve their communities and the nation no matter how busy they become as they enter the workforce. And he reminds them of the importance of voting.
05/12/03	Speech: Remarks at the Asia Society Dinner	President Clinton examines past, present and future U.S. relations with Asia, and the impact of challenges such as terrorism, AIDS, non-proliferation, and maintaining economic dynamism.
05/11/03	Speech: Why America Needs the World	President Clinton's remarks at Syracuse University's 149th commencement, in which he covers a number of global realities that cry out for cooperation-- from the U.N.-led battle against SARS to the French-German-U.S. military mission in Afghanistan.
05/03/03	Speech: Remarks at the ECHOSTAR Team Summit 2003 Special Assembly	President Clinton talks about what he believes are the 5 things Americans should focus on to move the world from interdependence to an integrated global community.
05/01/03	Speech: Remarks to the National Center on Poverty Law	President Bill Clinton honors Sargent Shriver, the leader behind America's "War on Poverty," during a National Center on Poverty Law (NCPL) dinner. He calls to mind the need for legal services to protect the vulnerable and underserved.
04/14/03	Speech: Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) 100th Anniversary Session	President Clinton talks about the need for a strong security policy, creating opportunities for all Americans and policies to build international cooperation.
04/07/03	Speech: Overcoming the Denial and Stigma of AIDS	President Clinton talks about the major things needed to reverse the AIDS epidemic, including nationwide efforts to educate people about prevention, nationwide efforts at care and testing, and increasing a nationwide capacity to deliver medicine.
04/03/03	Speech: The Challenge of the New Millennium	President Clinton addresses about 9,000 people at the University of Florida, and talks about how the great challenge of the new millennium will be to figure out how to take this interdependent world and move it to an integrated community.
03/26/03	Speech: Embracing our Humanity: Global Security in the 21st Century	President Clinton discusses the fact that in the 21st Century world, global interdependence can be a good or a bad thing. And he explains its impact on international security.
03/24/03	Speech: President Clinton Addresses the 77th Annual DCAT Dinner	President Clinton addresses a group of technology executives on the topic of building an integrated, global community, with true true global cooperation. He also recommends three books on the subject, which reflect different points of view.
03/08/03	Speech: The Enduring Legacy of Sir Winston Churchill	President Clinton talks about Sir Winston Churchill's vision of interdependence and how it's important to remember the lessons of history while working toward global cooperation.
02/12/03	University of Texas Liz Carpenter Lecture Series, 2003	While participating in this lecture series at the University of Texas President Clinton elaborates on his belief that a success in an interdependent world depends upon the existence of shared responsibilities and values.
02/10/03	10th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, 2003	During this 2003 conference President Clinton discussed the many interrelated causes for and effects of the AIDS epidemic and offered his suggestions on how the spread of the virus can be slowed.
01/23/03	Families USA, January 2003	In his speech for Families USA in 2003 Clinton covered several issues which affect families in America: health care and health insurance, national security and tax cuts.
01/14/03	"Progress and Paradox: The Future of Globalization in the Twenty-First Century" New York University, 2003	In his comments to a panel at New York University, President Clinton discussed the role America and other developed nations should take to encourage an integrated global community.
12/03/02	Democratic Leadership Council, 2002	In a speech given to the Democratic Leadership Council President Clinton remarked on the state of the Democratic Party and the duty of both parties to cooperate now and in the future for the sake of national security and the economy.
11/15/02	Speech: President Clinton at the Celebrity Forum Speaker Series	President Clinton discusses global interdependence. Topics include funding for education in poor nations, the battle against HIV/AIDS, security strategies, Iraq, and the need to build and strengthen institutions of cooperation around the world.
11/05/02	Memorial Service for Yitzhak Rabin, 2002	In this 2002 speech honoring Yitzhak Rabin, President Clinton urged those Rabin left behind to complete his life's work and to strive for peace in the Middle East.
10/27/02	Speech: Remarks at the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center Dinner	President Clinton reflects on the history and current status of the peace process between Israel and its neighbors.
10/21/02	Fulbright Sculpture Dedication, 2002	During this 2002 ceremony President Clinton remembers and honors the life and work of J.W. Fulbright.
10/19/02	Arkansas Black Hall of Fame, 2002	Following his induction into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame President Clinton thanked the audience for the honor and gave credit to the individuals who had provided support and advice throughout his political career.
10/09/02	Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars, 2002	President Clinton's speech at the Woodrow Wilson Center covered several global topics including: AIDS, debt relief, education funding and increasing support for new democracies.
10/06/02	Speech: Remarks to the Nigerian Parliament	President Clinton talks about the impact of AIDS in Africa, Nigeria's progress and its role in the 21st century.
10/02/02	Labour Party Conference, 2002	During his address to the 2002 Labour Party Conference President Clinton considered the role of international institutions and actors, like the U.N. in resolving conflicts in an increasingly interdependent world.
08/29/02	Speech: Remarks at a PeopleSoft Event	President Clinton talks about how the Fleetwood Mac song, "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow" became the theme for his first presidential campaign, and why those words are important today amid global interdependence. He touches on the economy, national security, and technology.
07/17/02	Speech: Remarks at the Memorial Service for Lew Wasserman	President Clinton speaks at the memorial for Lew Wasserman, the former chairman of Universal Studio.
07/12/02	XIV International AIDS Conference, 2002	At the 2002 International AIDS conference President Clinton spoke about the pandemic nature of AIDS and the need for global cooperation to rid the planet of this disease.
06/17/02	Council on Foreign Relations, 2002	During President Clinton's address to the Yale Club he spoke about the increasingly blurred line between domestic and foreign policy in America.
06/11/02	Speech: Remarks at the American University in Dubai Commencement Exercise 2002	President Clinton encourages students to take the knowledge and skills they've acquired and to help move the world and the region from interdependence to integration, to embrace diversity, and to help all people have access to the technology and opportunities that will improve their lives.
06/10/02	Speech: Remarks to Estonian Business Leaders	President Clinton praises Estonia’s development in information technology, and initiatives like the e-government, e-commerce and tourism. He says that while Estonia is a small country, it can set a very big example as a future-minded country.
06/09/02	Speech: Remarks at the Democratic Leadership Council	President Clinton talks about the Middle East and North Korea as they relate to U.S. foreign policy and security concerns.
06/06/02	Speech: Remarks at the International Summit of the American Academy of Achievement	President Clinton addresses about 200 students from around the world, and talks about the need to be active in addressing injustices and problems in the world.
05/27/02	Speech: Remarks at BMW Group New Zealand	President Clinton talks about climate change and the need for auto makers around the world to develop technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
05/24/02	Speech: Remarks at Success Resources Singapore	President Clinton talks about the relationship between the U.S. and Singapore, changes in Asia, and responsibility to move from interdependence to global integration.
05/22/02	Speech: Remarks to CLSA Investors' Forum	At the conference, President Clinton urges institutional investors and corporate executives to use their influence to work for the interest of the poor and to develop a global consciousness. By allowing all to share in new global riches, there's an opportunity to reduce the risk of terrorism.
05/21/02	Speech: Remarks at the Third U Thant Distinguished Lecture Series	President Clinton addresses a crowd at UN University as part of the U Thant Distinguished Lecture Series. The forum aims to provide insight on the role of the United Nations in addressing the challenges facing the world.
05/21/02	Speech: Remarks at Nihon University	President Clinton talks about U.S.-Japanese relations and challenges facing today's world, including poverty and AIDS.
05/15/02	Speech: Remarks at the American Jewish Committee Dinner	President Clinton talks about a variety of topics including the Middle East, terrorism, global security, and climate change.
05/10/02	Speech: Remarks at Compuware Event	President Clinton addresses executives from Compuware discussing topics such as the impact of technology, the environment, foreign aid and global security.
05/06/02	James Parks Morton Interfaith Awards Dinner, 2002	In this 2002 address Clinton discussed faith and religion and the role that both play in politics.
05/06/02	Speech: Remarks at Hunter College	President Bill Clinton addresses about 2,000 Hunter College students, faculty members and alumni. He discusses six key security areas for the United States to focus on, as well as the need for the U.S. to invest in helping the world's poorer nations address such issues as poverty, AIDS, and education.
04/15/02	Speech: Remarks at Warburg Pincus Annual Dinner	President Clinton provides an overview of what he believes are central ideas that are shaping the time in which we live and the direction in which we are going.
04/13/02	Speech: Remarks at Club of the Alps	President Clinton discusses the environment, the Middle East, debt relief and development in poor nations, health care and education.
04/11/02	National Jewish Democratic Council, 2002	In this 2002 speech President Clinton discussed Arab-Israeli relations and his own suggestions for achieving peace in the Middle East.
04/05/02	Remarks to Provente.com	President Clinton talks about fostering economic opportunity in poor nations, foreign policy, security and terrorism.
03/13/02	Speech: Remarks at Tufts University	President Clinton discusses foreign policy as it relates to the Middle East.
03/02/02	Speech: Remarks at the Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute	President Clinton talks about medical research and medical breakthroughs that have shaped the world and about areas where further advances are needed in the future.
02/27/02	Speech: Remarks to the Microsurgery Foundation	President Clinton talks about the need to implement strategies to help poor countries grow wealthier through targeted debt relief, credit for people in rural villages to start their own businesses, education and other initiatives.
02/25/02	Speech: Remarks as delivered at the Women and Children's Hospital Foundation Dinner	President Clinton talks about the work of the Women & Children's Hospital Foundation to give families and children a chance for better health in Southern Australia. He also reflected on the conditions for women and children in developing nations and why it's imperative for richer nations to provide funding to improve lives in those countries.
02/23/02	Remarks as delivered to Princess Margaret Children's Hospital Foundation	President Clinton discusses the history of terrorism, and why in addition to developing security strategies, we must invest in countries where the people are poor and uneducated. Such action will give them hope for a better future for themselves and their children, and reduce the likelihood of wars and terrorism.
02/23/02	Remarks to the Australian Council for Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China	President Clinton speaks on the issue of China and Taiwan and where the future appears to be heading.
02/18/02	Remarks to ORT Montreal	President Clinton talks about the roots of terrorism and steps that need to be taken, during a fundraiser for ORT Montreal. The organization plans to use the proceeds to develop new technological programs that will improve the quality of life for children undergoing long-term care at local hospitals
02/15/02	Speech: Remarks at the Long Island Association Annual Meeting and Luncheon	President Clinton talks about lessons learned from the Marshall Plan that could be applied to our world today.
02/11/02	Speech: Remarks at Vivendi Universal Meeting	President Clinton talks about the threat of terrorism and what he believes are important steps for the United States to reduce that threat.
01/29/02	University of California, Berkeley, 2002	In a speech to UC Berkeley President Clinton expressed his belief that wealthy nations, like the U.S. have a responsibility to fight for the equal distribution of the postive and negative effects of globalization and to curb the poverty and political strife that leads to terrorism in the third world.
01/24/02	Islam and America In A Global World, 2002	President Clinton responded to the remarks given by several panels with his own insight into the current issues related to Islam in the world and in global politics.
01/22/02	National Baptist Convention, 2002	In his speech to the National Baptist Convention in 2002 President Clinton discussed the global effects of September 11th and turbulence in the Middle East and what we could learn from both of these tragedies.
01/20/02	Tel Aviv University, 2002	In an address to an audience at Tel Aviv University, President Clinton discussed the state of the economy, health care, education and security across all nations.
12/19/01	Harvard University, 2001	In his address to an audience at Harvard University President Clinton discussed terrorism and how our nation and the world could understand and cope with events like those of September, 11th 2001.
12/14/01	BBC Richard Dimbleby Lecture, 2001	During a 2001 BBC lecture series President Clinton asserted his belief that the development of a global consciousness and shared responsibilities could prevent terrorism.
12/13/01	London School of Economics, 2001	In a speech given at the London School of Economics President Clinton discussed the challenges of the 21st century and the global economy.
12/08/01	International Profit Associates, 2001	During this 2001 speech and question and answer session President Clinton covered a wide range of topics from the environment and terrorism to global interpendence and the economy.
12/07/01	Georgetown University, 2001	In a speech given at Georgetown University in 2001 President Clinton urged the audience to fight against the causes of terrorism and to not allow the events of September 11th to paralyze them or to lead them to fear each other.
12/05/01	Clinton Presidential Library Groundbreaking, 2001	In a ceremony marking the groundbreaking of President Clinton's Library, President Clinton thanked his supporters and expressed his commitment to improve the future through the work of his Library and his Foundation.
11/09/01	Pinpoint/British Columbia Children's Hospital Charity Gala, 2001	In his address to the crowd at this 2001 charity event President Clinton discussed several issues including: technology, the growth of democracy, the global economy and the environment.
11/08/01	Calgary Renaissance Corporation, 2001	During this speech President Clinton disucussed terrorism and the events of September 11th and how America and the world could prevent and understand the factors that contribute to terrorism.
10/15/01	Forum 2000 Conference, 2001	Clinton speech in the Czech Republic about the need for countries to work together to advance human rights and global responsibility.
10/06/01	Yale University, 2001	Clinton speech 3 weeks after the September 11th attacks, in which the President talks about America's role in the world and helping to all nations to address the challenges of globalization, conflict, poverty, etc.
10/05/01	Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2001	President Clinton's speech just weeks after the September 11th attacks in which he talks about tolerance, our common humanity, America's strength.