October 27, 2005
Bayh's J-J Speech: Some Excerpts
Here are some excerpts from IN Sen. Evan Bayh's speech as prepared for delivery on Saturday, 10/29 at the New Hampshire Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson dinner.
"Let me begin with some good news: in three years, the Bush era will be over. Gone. Finished. Forever."
"We live today in a truly transformational time. It's a time of unrelenting change and challenge ...What has this President done to help us meet these challenges? I could say nothing, but that would be too generous. We are less prepared today for the challenges of the 21st Century than the day President Bush took office. And that's inexcusable. America can do better."
"Together, we must chart a course to Restore the Promise of America ... How do we do that? It begins with leadership -- leadership based on four values at the heart of America's Promise. Unity, Opportunity, Real Security and Accountability."
"I reject the notion that as Democrats, we can only win in the so-called 'Blue States.' We win when we stand up for American values, for the American promise that is the birthright of every child born in this nation and every person who comes here."
"But our success in Indiana by embracing Unity, Opportunity, Security, and Accountability is a path to meeting the challenges of our time, restoring the Promise of America’s and building the majority we need to govern."
Posted at 09:22 PM
Comments
reminds me of my days at a major northeast university... in the restroom, a note taped to the electric hand-dryer said, "push this button for a few words from the dean..."
profmarcus | 10.27.05 11:11 PM
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"Let me begin with some good news: in three years, the Bush era will be over. Gone. Finished. Forever."
-Sounds exactly like Ann Richards 1988 DNC keynote address
"Together, we must chart a course to Restore the Promise of America ... How do we do that? It begins with leadership -- leadership based on four values at the heart of America's Promise. Unity, Opportunity, Real Security and Accountability."
-Sounds like Clinton's Opportunity, Responsibility, Community mantra
nothing_117 | 10.29.05 11:43 AM
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It was one of the best speeches I have seen.
Daniel | 10.30.05 04:54 PM
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That was probably the most informal speech I have seen in his situation. I am from Indiana and am very unsupportive of Mr. Evan Bayh. Especially after that "comical act" he put on saturday night!!!
Sarah | 11.01.05 07:45 PM
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