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Nixon's Maiden Speech to the House of Representatives [February 18, 1974] Congressman Nixon's Maiden Speech to the House of Representatives Speaker, on February 6, when the Committee on Un-American Activities opened its session at 10 o'clock, it had by previous investigation, tied together the loose end of one chapter of a foreign-directed conspiracy whose aim and purpose was to undermine and destroy the government of the United States. But we must bear in mind that the rights of free speech and free press do not carry with them the right to advocate the destruction of the very government which protects the freedom of an individual to express his views. www.watergate.info /nixon/maiden-house-speech-1947.shtml   (1991 words)

Encyclopedia: Maiden speech Text of Richard Nixon's maiden speech to the United States House of Representatives (http://www.watergate.info/nixon/maiden-house-speech-1947.shtml) Text of Pauline Hanson's maiden speech to the Australian House of Representatives (http://www.paulinehanson.com.au/Maiden_Speech.htm) Text of Andrew Lloyd Webber's maiden speech to the British House of Lords (http://www.musicaltheatre.org.uk/biographies/speech.htm) www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Maiden-speech   (320 words)

Maiden speech -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) A maiden speech is the first speech given by a newly elected representative in such bodies as the (The lower house of the British parliament) House of Commons or the (The lower legislative house of the United States Congress) United States House of Representatives. In many (Click link for more info and facts about Westminster system) Westminster system governments, there is a convention that maiden speeches should be relatively uncontroversial, often consisting of a general statement of the politician's beliefs and background rather than a partisan comment on a current topic. This convention is not always followed, however: Australian politician (Click link for more info and facts about Pauline Hanson) Pauline Hanson's maiden speech is an example of one which broke the tradition. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/maiden_speech.htm   (183 words)

Maiden speech - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Text of Richard Nixon's maiden speech to the United States House of Representatives Text of Pauline Hanson's maiden speech to the Australian House of Representatives Text of Andrew Lloyd Webber's maiden speech to the British House of Lords en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maiden_speech   (203 words)

The Manila Times Internet Edition | TOP STORIES > Jinggoy delivers maiden speech   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s maiden speech on Monday resulted in the first interpellation in the Senate of a son by his mother, Sen. Luisa Ejercito. In his speech Estrada warned that the violent dispersal of antigovernment rallies could be a prelude to the revival of a police state where legitimate protests are suppressed. She asked him to explain the relevance of the 106th anniversary of the Battle of the Pinaglabanan Bridge in his privileged speech and recalled her nightmare when scores of policemen and soldiers descended on their house on Polk Street, San Juan, to arrest her husband and Jinggoy. www.manilatimes.net /national/2004/aug/31/yehey/top_stories/20040831top7.html   (925 words)

Shawn's Maiden Speech to The House | Shawn Murphy MP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) The theme throughout the Speech from the Throne that impresses me the most, as a first time member of the House, is that of inclusion. I am pleased to see in the throne speech that the government has made it a priority to ensure that the basic needs of aboriginals for jobs, health care, education, housing and infrastructure are met. The throne speech calls for a renewed effort in building a skilled workforce and the establishment of a national literacy initiative. www.shawnmurphymp.ca /a/speeches/Maiden%20Speech   (1684 words)

Maiden Speech Member rising to make their first speech in the Chamber cannot help but be aware of the history and tradition that reside in it. Traditionally, a maiden speech is non-controversial, praising one's predecessor and describing the constituency, yet some distinguished hon. The Prime Minister said in his post-election speech that he intended to be a Prime Minister for all the people, not just for those who voted for him. www.angelaeaglemp.co.uk /maidenspeech.html   (1183 words)

BRIGHT, JOHN (1811-188g) - Online Information article about BRIGHT, JOHN (1811-188g) Peel had advised them not to be led into discussion by a violent speech from the member for Durham, but to let the committee be granted without debate. The speech established his position in the House of Commons. There was a tremor in Bright's voice in the touching parts of his great speeches which stirred the feelings even of hostile listeners. encyclopedia.jrank.org /BOS_BRI/BRIGHT_JOHN_1811_188g_.html   (4261 words)

Pauline Hanson's maiden speech in federal parliament   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) The speech that struck at the heart of political correctness and challenged the authority of the ruling elites But, remember, when he gave his speech he was talking about the privileges that white Australians were seen to be enjoying over Aboriginals. This is the speech that drove the ruling elites and left-wing media into paroxysms of self-righteous fury. www.australian-news.com.au /maiden_speech.htm   (3423 words)

David`s Maiden Speech: David Lammy MP for Tottenham Fate determined that this was not to be and I most sincerely thank the people of Tottenham for their confidence in my ability to represent them and hope that, in years to come, they will find me a worthy successor to this great man. Bernie made his maiden speech in July 1987 and demonstrated at once both his local knowledge and his confidence as a politician. It is an honour for me, Mr Deputy Speaker to make my maiden speech on the most crucial subject of public expenditure. www.davidlammy.co.uk /da/13153   (2075 words)

David Wright's Maiden Speech   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) In my first speech in the House I should like to touch on three themes. I should like, first, to comment on my predecessor in the House; secondly, to speak about the constituency of Telford and its unique position in the history, including economic history, of our nation; and, finally, to look a little to the future. I welcome the principle in the Queen's Speech that economic stability will continue to be the foundation on which increased spending on social infrastructure can be built. www.oakengates.com /people/mpspeech.htm   (1425 words)

Jyotriaditya rips into budget in maiden speech- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) new delhi: having joined parliament recently from his late father’s constituency, jyotriaditya scindia on wednesday made his maiden speech tearing into the general budget under the watchful eyes of his mother, seated in the visitor’s gallery, aunt vasundhra raje, seated on the treasury benches, and congress president sonia gandhi on the opposition benches. the benches on both sides of the house were fairly full, considering the speech was made in the post-lunch sitting, when abseteeism is quite high. the opposition was equally generous in applauding scindia when he finished his maiden speech. timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/msid-4405706,prtpage-1.cms   (374 words)

Maiden Speech of Keith Locke - Green Party In my first speech here I would like to acknowledge the tangata whenua of this area. We celebrate individuality, free speech and diversity and its great that we now have the world's first Rastafarian and transexual MPs in our Parliament. Consequently, as a counterpoint to some of the other maiden speeches, I will not pay tribute our co-leaders Jeanette Fitzsimons and Rod Donald. www.greens.co.nz /searchdocs/speech2909.html   (2289 words)

www.myspace.com/maidenspeech Maiden Speech are sister act Almaryse Murphy (she of the silky vox) and Pascalle Burton (Queensland Poetry Festival Slam winner 2006/Woodford Folk Festival Slam Deluxe winner 2006/07). "Maiden Speech is the kind of act you never knew you had to see. Maiden Speech is disarming, unforgettable, and more than a few 80s skips past refreshing. www.myspace.com /maidenspeech   (1382 words)

Senator's maiden speech puts it on record – in Spanish, partly | The San Diego Union-Tribune The so-called maiden speech of a new senator is a historic moment for a newcomer and is often used to define his or her priorities. After his speech, Martinez, a former mayor of Orlando, Fla., and the 12th secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, told a few reporters that the chance to speak Spanish and emblazon it permanently on the Congressional Record was unique. A Senate historian, Don Ritchie, said there is no record of a senator giving a speech in a language other than English, though it apparently happened. www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20050203/news_1n3martinez.html   (470 words)

Tim Farron - New MP to make maiden speech in Parliament   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) In his speech, Tim will concentrate on affordable housing, sustainable communities and the impact of single farm payments on the farming industry. Speaking before making his speech, Tim Farron said: "It is a huge privilege for me to be making my maiden speech in parliament tomorrow. In his speech Tim Farron will also call on Tony Blair to resist rumoured pressure from Peter Mandelson, the EU Trade Commissioner, but instead to stand up for fair trade with the developing world. www.timfarron.co.uk /67.html   (276 words)

Maiden Speech - SP970925   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) I would also like at the beginning of my maiden speech in the House of Commons to thank my constituents for this great privilege. One would think that here in this last Parliament of this century, in this throne speech which sets the agenda for the new millennium that there would be a great vision, a new departure, a new direction for Canada. The government's throne speech is filled with talk about children who do not seem to have families, children who seem to be the worthy recipients of government programs designed by the Liberal government's social engineers. www.jasonkenney.com /parliament/speeches/SP970925.htm   (1143 words)

Maiden speech - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography Maiden speech - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography Text of Pauline Hanson's maiden speech to the Australian House of Representatives (http://www.paulinehanson.com.au/Maiden_Speech.htm) This page was last modified 05:38, 14 May 2005. www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Maiden_speech   (226 words)

PAULINE HANSON'S MAIDEN SPEECH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) The maiden speech was made during the second reading of the 1996-97 Appropriation Bill number 1 at 5.15pm. Acting Speaker, in making my first speech in this place, I congratulate you on your election and wish to say how proud I am to be here as the independent member for Oxley. When he gave his speech he was talking about the privileges that white australians were seen to be enjoying over aboriginals. www.nswonenation.com.au /parliamentryotherspeeches/paulinhansosnspeech.htm   (2574 words)

Maiden Speech Friend the Member for Preston (Audrey Wise) on her speech and on the priority she gives to children's health, which is extremely important. One of the things about which I am delighted is the commitment in the Queen's Speech to establish an independent food standards agency, which we in Norwich will be urging should be located in our city as a principal researcher into the quality of food. Insult is added to injury by the fact that your leader writer has plainly not read my speech in Parliament before penning his attack. www.takeheart.co.uk /kohin/ccmaidsp.htm   (2521 words)

Maiden Speech to Australian Parliament Anna Burke MP Federal Member for Chisholm Maiden Speech to Australian Parliament Anna Burke MP Federal Member for Chisholm I congratulate you, Mr Deputy Speaker, on your election to your position in the House. To end my speech I would like to thank my best friend and cheerleader, Steve, who is in the gallery today. www.annaburke.com /speeches/speech1.htm   (2945 words)

The Somerville News: Sciortino makes maiden speech on House floor; Secures Green Line funds Sciortino makes maiden speech on House floor; Secures Green Line funds The funding amendment was part of a larger consolidated amendment bill, which passed 158-2. I don't technically live in your district, but I'm very proud that you represent the city I live in. www.somervillenews.typepad.com /the_somerville_news/2005/04/sciortino_makes.html   (462 words)

The Times of Zambia: Hachipuka's maiden speech curtailed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) NEW Mbabala Member of Parliament Emmanuel Hachipuka's maiden speech was curtailed in Parliament yesterday for using words not allowed in the House. Mr Sata rose on a point of order to ask whether the new MP was in order to name people who would not have a chance to respond to his remarks in the maiden speech. He said it was unprecedented to stop an MP from delivering a maiden speech. www.zamnet.zm /zamnet/times/timesbase/000224.hacipuka.fro.html   (404 words)

Senator W. David Angus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) We should be focusing on ways to get better people into political life, people of background, talent, wide experience and business acumen. Honourable senators, I have mixed feelings about the Speech from the Throne, and will be observing with much interest as the government attempts to flesh out or provide some substance around what was very much a thin or bare-bones listing of alleged policy objectives. Although the government's agenda is said to be based on an integrated approach to economic, social, environmental and foreign policy, there is no mention whatsoever -- not a word --about Canada's troubled transportation system, or of any plans or policies to deal with it. sen.parl.gc.ca /wdangus/Speeches/Parliament/MaidenSpeech.htm   (2385 words)

Guardian Unlimited Politics | Special Reports | Marsden's maiden speech To echo other maiden speeches, I hope that the house will become more family-friendly. I mentioned the Acton Burnell parliament of 1283, the main purpose of which was to provide for the recovery of debts. I welcome the measure in the gracious speech that will ensure that, at long last, large companies pay their debts on time. politics.guardian.co.uk /libdems/story/0,9061,616600,00.html   (1391 words)

Mark Birrell's Maiden speech to Parliament On my maiden speech I have chosen to deal with the Supply Bill, for it covers the whole gamut of government operations, but particularly the items relating to Parliament and the Attorney-General's Department. In doing so, I recall that it was one of my predecessors who began his maiden speech with the statement that he "had not intended to speak in this chamber quite so soon", because he had "learned to appreciate the virtue of discreet silence at times". I readily accept the wisdom of this observation, but find my viewpoint balanced by the fact that the very same person was soon to become one of Australia's most eminent parliamentarians, certainly not prone to period of long silence. www.markbirrell.com /Maiden.htm   (2217 words)

archive: Dilip Kumar highlights plight of poor in his maiden speech   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) http://www.hindustantimes.com/nonfram/100500/detPAR02.htm Dilip Kumar highlights plight of poor in his maiden speech HT Correspondent (New Delhi, May 9) IN WHAT was his maiden speech, cine star-turned-MP Dilip Kumar made an impassioned plea for the poor. Though this is the second time that Mr Kumar has spoken in the House, today's speech was his first major speech. The first time he had spoken in the Rajya Sabha was an intervention during a special mention, and he had urged the Chair that it should not be treated as his maiden speech. www.media-watch.org /articles/0500/331.html   (292 words)

Duff uses Maiden speech to warn Commission on need for reform (Andrew Duff MEP) Andrew Duff, Lib Dem MEP for Eastern England has been the first of the new Liberal Democrat MEP's to make his maiden speech in the European Parliament. Speaking only 24 hours after taking his seat at Strasbourg Mr Duff used his Maiden speech to send a clear message from the Liberal Group to the Commission that it has to clean up its act. In his speech, which came in the debate on the widely criticised decision of Commissioner Martin Bangermann to accept a job with Telefonica. www.andrewduff.libdems.org.uk /news/85.html   (422 words)

SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Housing | Regeneration boss's maiden speech reveals rift The two main agencies charged with delivering the government's communities plan are divided on the merits of development corporations of the kind that built Canary Wharf. In his first public speech as chief executive of the government's regeneration agency, David Higgins said: "Canary Wharf is a wonderfully imaginative development." His remark is likely to worry regeneration experts who see Canary Wharf as an example of a scheme where development went ahead with no involvement of the local community. society.guardian.co.uk /housing/story/0,7890,932448,00.html   (251 words)

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