Speeches
Veterans Affairs Committee Testimony: H.R. 1941, Hiring Heroes Act of 2011
Jul 15, 2011
I would like to thank Chairman Miller, Ranking Member Filner, and the rest of the House Veterans Affairs Committee for inviting me to testify today on behalf of the Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 As you are aware, the current economic environment has...
Columbus Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony
Jun 1, 2010
General Ferriter, General White, Colonel Puckett, Vietnam Veterans, ladies and gentlemen – good morning! It is a pleasure to be here today at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center! And it truly is a privilege for me to be amongst such...
Celebrating the Tired Creek Permit Presentation
Jun 1, 2010
Congressman Bishop gave the following remarks at the Tired Creek Permit Presentation in Grady County on Tuesday, June 1, 2010: Good afternoon! Let me correct myself, and say “Great Afternoon!” This is indeed a great occasion. It is a pleasure...
Spring Commencement Charge to the Morehouse College Class of 2010
May 16, 2010
On Sunday, May 16, 2010, Congressman Bishop gave the following charge to the Morehouse College Class of 2010: That you, members of the Class of 2010, are now in your last minutes as students of Morehouse College reflects great credit upon you and I...
CBC Message to America
May 14, 2010
On Friday, May 14, 2010, Congressman Bishop gave the following address as part of the weekly Congressional Black Caucus Message to America: Hello. I’m Congressman Sanford Bishop, of Georgia. I want to speak to you about childhood obesity and...
Honoring Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2009
Congressman Bishop delivered the following remarks for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2009: Good morning! It’s great to be with you today – thank you for inviting me. Today we come together as American people to honor our veterans,...
Military Family Caucus Launch Event
Nov 4, 2009
On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, Congressman Bishop delivered the following remarks at the launch event for the Congressional Military Family Caucus: Good morning and welcome to the kick-off of the bipartisan Military Family Caucus. The well-being...
Health Care Town Hall Events
Aug 15, 2009
Congressman Bishop delivered the following remarks at the Health Care Town Hall events in Columbus, Fort Valley, Bainbridge, and Albany in August of 2009: I am pleased to be here today to engage in what I hope will be a respectful and informative...
Send Off For The 1230th Transportation Unit, Army National Guard
Apr 9, 2007
On Monday, April 9, 2007, Congressman Bishop delivered the following remarks at a Send-Off ceremony for the 1230th Transportation Unit, Army National Guard: Good morning. As a member of Congress, I am often given invitations to all kinds of events...
