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The clarity and perennial relevance of the speech were the main reasons for its selection, as the specific topic itself lacked the characteristic of being highly contentious at the time of selection. Senator Inhofe is also enough of a leader on this issue (and from a state where Natural Gas is quite important) that the fact that he delivered it also helped this floor speech qualify for "Key Speech" status.
This speech is a slam dunk for "Key Speeches" purposes. Delivered by a sitting president on his first official trip to Israel, it speaks to a variety of major policy issues, and is quite clear, laying out a strong argument. It was also the most high-profile speech delivered by President Obama during his trip to Israel, garnering media attention for its content and surprising deviations from the script. It will surely stand the "Test of Time" and demands to be included in the "Key Speeches" archive.
Ultimately, this speech, though delivered by the Secretary of Education, was not particularly groundbreaking as it did not propose anything new. It was relatively clear and included specific facts and data, but did not qualify for "Key Speech" status because its subject matter and policy implications did not distinguish it as a "highlight".
Only high-profile, contentious nomination hearings should be included as "Key Speeches". Though John Kerry was a high-profile Senator and the position of Secretary of State qualifies as a major cabinet post, the lack of contentiousness or policy specificity in his nomination hearing opening statement rendered it unsuitable for selection.
Though the speech does address energy policy (even some controversial elements), it is ultimately a run-of-the-mill presidential stump speech. It also focuses on small-scale elements of the administration's energy policy, so it fails to distinguish itself as a "highlight" despite the fact that it comes from the President.
This speech is a slam dunk for "Key Speeches" purposes. Delivered by a sitting president on his first official trip to Israel, it speaks to a variety of major policy issues, and is quite clear, laying out a strong argument. It was also the most high-profile speech delivered by President Obama during his trip to Israel, garnering media attention for its content and surprising deviations from the script. It will surely stand the "Test of Time" and demands to be included in the "Key Speeches" archive.
Ultimately, this speech, though delivered by the Secretary of Education, was not particularly groundbreaking as it did not propose anything new. It was relatively clear and included specific facts and data, but did not qualify for "Key Speech" status because its subject matter and policy implications did not distinguish it as a "highlight".
Only high-profile, contentious nomination hearings should be included as "Key Speeches". Though John Kerry was a high-profile Senator and the position of Secretary of State qualifies as a major cabinet post, the lack of contentiousness or policy specificity in his nomination hearing opening statement rendered it unsuitable for selection.
Though the speech does address energy policy (even some controversial elements), it is ultimately a run-of-the-mill presidential stump speech. It also focuses on small-scale elements of the administration's energy policy, so it fails to distinguish itself as a "highlight" despite the fact that it comes from the President.
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This speech is a slam dunk for “Key Speeches†purposes. Delivered by a sitting president on his first official trip to Israel, it speaks to a variety of major policy issues, and is quite clear, laying out a strong argument. It was also the most high-profile speech delivered by President Obama during his trip to Israel, garnering media attention for its content and surprising deviations from the script. It will surely stand the “Test of Time†and demands to be included in the “Key Speeches†archive.
Ultimately, this speech, though delivered by the Secretary of Education, was not particularly groundbreaking as it did not propose anything new. It was relatively clear and included specific facts and data, but did not qualify for “Key Speech†status because its subject matter and policy implications did not distinguish it as a “highlight.â€
Only high-profile, contentious nomination hearings should be included as “Key Speeches.†Though John Kerry was a high-profile Senator and the position of Secretary of State qualifies as a major cabinet post, the lack of contentiousness or policy specificity in his nomination hearing opening statement rendered it unsuitable for selection.
Though the speech does address energy policy (even some controversial elements), it is ultimately a run-of-the-mill presidential stump speech. It also focuses on small-scale elements of the administration’s energy policy, so it fails to distinguish itself as a “highlight†despite the fact that it comes from the President.
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__Link:__ http://votesmart.org/public-statement/770826
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__Title:__ A Level Playing Field, an Equal Starting Line
__Link:__ http://votesmart.org/public-statement/771195
__Reason for Nonselection:__
Ultimately, this speech, though delivered by the Secretary of Education, was not particularly groundbreaking as it did not propose anything new. It was relatively clear and included specific facts and data, but did not qualify for “Key Speech†status because its subject matter and policy implications did not distinguish it as a “highlight.â€
__Title:__ The Progressive Caucus
__Link:__ http://votesmart.org/public-statement/769968
__Reason for Nonselection:__
This speech presents a clear argument from a set of Representatives who define the Progressive Caucus in the House of Representatives. It also focuses on a particular, contentious policy issue (the Sequester). However, because the speech itself was lengthy and cumbersome, and because it ultimately did not represent the clearest iteration of the Progressive argument against the Sequester, it was not selected.
__Title:__ Hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - Nomination to be US Secretary of State
__Link:__ http://votesmart.org/public-statement/759563
__Reason for Nonselection:__
Only high-profile, contentious nomination hearings should be included as “Key Speeches.†Though John Kerry was a high-profile Senator and the position of Secretary of State qualifies as a major cabinet post, the lack of contentiousness or policy specificity in his nomination hearing opening statement rendered it unsuitable for selection.
__Title:__ Remarks by the President on American Energy -- Lemont, Illinois
__Link:__ http://votesmart.org/public-statement/759563
__Reason for Nonselection:__
Though the speech does address energy policy (even some controversial elements), it is ultimately a run-of-the-mill presidential stump speech. It also focuses on small-scale elements of the administration’s energy policy, so it fails to distinguish itself as a “highlight†despite the fact that it comes from the President.
__Title:__ A Level Playing Field, an Equal Starting Line
__Link:__ http://votesmart.org/public-statement/771195
__Reason for Nonselection:__
Ultimately, this speech, though delivered by the Secretary of Education, was not particularly groundbreaking as it did not propose anything new. It was relatively clear and included specific facts and data, but did not qualify for “Key Speech†status because its subject matter and policy implications did not distinguish it as a “highlight.â€
__Title:__ The Progressive Caucus
__Link:__ http://votesmart.org/public-statement/769968
__Reason for Nonselection:__
This speech presents a clear argument from a set of Representatives who define the Progressive Caucus in the House of Representatives. It also focuses on a particular, contentious policy issue (the Sequester). However, because the speech itself was lengthy and cumbersome, and because it ultimately did not represent the clearest iteration of the Progressive argument against the Sequester, it was not selected.
__Title:__ Hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - Nomination to be US Secretary of State
__Link:__ http://votesmart.org/public-statement/759563
__Reason for Nonselection:__
Only high-profile, contentious nomination hearings should be included as “Key Speeches.†Though John Kerry was a high-profile Senator and the position of Secretary of State qualifies as a major cabinet post, the lack of contentiousness or policy specificity in his nomination hearing opening statement rendered it unsuitable for selection.
__Title:__ Remarks by the President on American Energy -- Lemont, Illinois
__Link:__ http://votesmart.org/public-statement/759563
__Reason for Nonselection:__
Though the speech does address energy policy (even some controversial elements), it is ultimately a run-of-the-mill presidential stump speech. It also focuses on small-scale elements of the administration’s energy policy, so it fails to distinguish itself as a “highlight†despite the fact that it comes from the President.
