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Read some of Paul's speeches, and check back for updates.

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Paul Wellstone Quotes

Quotes taken from speeches and writings.

Campaign kick-off speech, 2002

"I will never give up."

Campaign speech on money and politics, 1990

Campaign stump speech was transcribed from Paul Wellstone's handwritten notes.

Campaign stump speech, early 1990

Campaign speech was transcribed from Wellstone's handwritten notes.

Earth Day Speech

A speech given at Jefferson Highschool covering environmental issues.

Education Speech at Columbia University

Senator Wellstone speaks to college students about educational issues.

Excerpt from 1981 speech to Citizens Organized Acting Together (COACT)

Speech is a sweeping indictment of Reagan administration policies, call to action.

Healthcare Statement

Healthcare priorities.

Media and Politics

Minnesota Public Radio interview, September 2002

Hour-long interview on the issues of the 2002 Senate campaign.

Phil Donahue Show

The Phil Donahue Show on campaign finance reform.

Senate floor speech regarding military action in Iraq, 2002

In the middle of tough re-election campaign, Wellstone announces opposition to Iraq war resolution.

Senior Citizen Issues

Senator Wellstone speaks to seniors about issues reguarding healthcare costs.

Sheet Metal Workers Union, 1999

The following speech was given by Senator Paul Wellstone to a gathering of sheet metal workers in Washington

Sheila Wellstone Responding to Family Violence: A Community Conversation

Sheila Wellstone speaking about domestic violence, 1995

The following speech was delivered on October 25, 1995 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Swarthmore College commencement, 1998

Speech delivered to graduating seniors on May 31, 1998.

United Auto Workers Speech, August 1998

An articulation of Wellstone's core beliefs and his vision for the future of Democratic politics.