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Selected Speeches

Selected Speeches  

Listen to the Governor speak on a variety of subjects – including the budget, issues challenging Virginia, college graduations, etc.

October 01, 2009 - Virginia Summit on Economic Competitiveness and Higher Education

• Governor Kaine addresses the Virginia Summit on Economic Competitiveness and Higher Education (mp3, 10Mb)

August 19, 2009 - Revenue Reforecast

• Governor Kaine delivered a speech on the state's official revenue forecast to the Joint Money Committees (mp3, 9Mb)

May 06, 2009 - Anuncio de Servicio Público en Español

• Anuncio de Servicio Público en Español- la influenza tipo H1N1 (mp3, 1Mb)

January 14, 2009 - 2009 State of the Commonwealth Address

• Governor Kaine delivers the annual address to the Joint Assembly. (mp3, 17Mb)

December 17, 2008 - Governor Kaine's Speech to the Joint Money Committees

• In a speech to the Joint Money Committees of the General Assembly, Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the official revenue projections for Virginia, and announced his plan to meet the anticipated shortfall. (mp3, 17Mb)

August 18, 2008 - Address to the Joint Money Committees

• Governor Timothy M. Kaine's address to the joint meeting of the Senate Finance, House Finance and House Appropriations Committees. (mp3, 8Mb)

April 16, 2008 - Virginia Tech Commemoration Ceremony

• Governor's Speech (mp3, 5Mb)

February 01, 2008 - Inaugural Meeting of the Governor’s Commission on Climate Change

• Governor Kaine addresses the Commission (mp3, 6Mb)

January 30, 2008 - Governing Magazine's Outlook in the States Event

• Governor Kaine's Keynote Address - "Results Come First" (mp3, 14Mb)

January 18, 2008 - William and Mary Civic Engagement Event

• Governor Kaine delivers remarks highlighting civic engagement on the campus of William & Mary (mp3, 7Mb)

January 09, 2008 - State of the Commonwealth

• full speech (mp3, 19Mb)
• Introduction (mp3, 3Mb)
• Best State for Business (mp3, 1Mb)
• Mental Health (mp3, 4Mb)
• Legislative Package (mp3, 966kb)
• Pre-K (mp3, 3Mb)
• Higher Education (mp3, 1Mb)
• Illegal Immigration (mp3, 1Mb)
• For the People (mp3, 1Mb)
• Transportation and Abuser Fees (mp3, 1Mb)
• Conclusion (mp3, 645kb)

December 17, 2007 - Governor Kaine's Speech to the joint meeting of the Senate Finance, House Finance & House Appropriations Committees

• Full Speech (mp3, 17Mb)
• Introduction (mp3, 3Mb)
• Efficiency/Savings (mp3, 1Mb)
• Expanding access to health care (mp3, 1Mb)
• Strengthening mental health services in the community for adults and children (mp3, 2Mb)
• Education (mp3, 5Mb)
• Conclusion (mp3, 947kb)

August 20, 2007 - Governor's Speech to Money Committees

• Introduction (mp3, 2Mb)
• Economic Trends (mp3, 1Mb)
• Meeting Our Commitments (mp3, 1Mb)
• Immediate Steps to Address Shortfall (mp3, 908kb)
• Addressing the 2008-2010 Biennium (mp3, 1Mb)
• Conclusion (mp3, 315kb)
• Full Speech (mp3, 19Mb)

June 29, 2007 - Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition

• Governor Kaine comments on the importance of public school education and the influence of its principals. (mp3, 13Mb)

June 11, 2007 - James River High School Commencement

• Gov. Kaine addresses graduates of the Class of 2007 (mp3, 4Mb)

June 01, 2007 - Patrick County GED Graduation

• Gov. Kaine addresses graduates of the Class of 2007 (mp3, 6Mb)

May 24, 2007 - Wall of Honor Dedication Ceremony

• Gov. Kaine reflects on the loss of life due to the War on Terror (mp3, 3Mb)

May 19, 2007 - George Mason University Commencement Address

• Gov. Kaine addresses graduates of the Class of 2007 (mp3, 7Mb)

May 16, 2007 - Virginia Military Institute Commencement Address

• Gov. Kaine addresses graduates of the Class of 2007 (mp3, 4Mb)

May 15, 2007 - Northern Virginia Community College Commencement Address

• Gov. Kaine addresses graduates of the Class of 2007 (mp3, 9Mb)

May 12, 2007 - Virginia Union University Commencement Address

• Gov. Kaine addresses graduates of the Class of 2007 (mp3, 6Mb)

May 10, 2007 - Southwest Virginia Community College Commencement Address

• Governor Kaine addresses graduates of the Class of 2007 (mp3, 7Mb)

April 20, 2007 - Va Tech Tragedy: Interfaith Service of Remembrance and Hope

• Governor Kaine's remarks (mp3, 3Mb)

April 17, 2007 - Virginia Tech Convocation (after shootings 4/16/07)

• Governor Kaine on the strength and healing power of community (mp3, 7Mb)

January 10, 2007 - State of the Commonwealth

• full speech (mp3, 18Mb)
• Jamestown (mp3, 1Mb)
• Working Together (mp3, 1Mb)
• Transportation (mp3, 3Mb)
• More Jobs, Better Jobs (mp3, 1Mb)
• Reducing Taxes (mp3, 926kb)
• Education (mp3, 1Mb)
• Veterans and Public Safety (mp3, 1Mb)
• Natural Resources (mp3, 1Mb)
• Health and Health Care (mp3, 4Mb)
• Conclusion (mp3, 841kb)

December 15, 2006 - Governor Kaine Delivers Remarks to Joint Meeting of the Senate Finance, House Finance and House Appropriations Committees

• full speech (mp3, 9Mb)
• Governor Presents Budget Amendments for Education (mp3, 2Mb)
• Governor Presents Budget Amendments for Tax Relief (mp3, 921kb)
• Governor Presents Budget Amendments for Transportation (mp3, 3Mb)
• Governor Presents Budget Amendments for Health (mp3, 4Mb)

October 11, 2006 - Governor Kaine on Virginia's Health Care Challenges

• full speech (mp3, 6Mb)
• Health Care - an Approaching Crisis (mp3, 84kb)
• Healthcare is About People (mp3, 141kb)
• Uninsured Virginians (mp3, 130kb)
• Health Care Innovations (mp3, 106kb)

September 11, 2006 - Governor's Remarks on Fifth Anniversary of 9/11

• full speech (mp3, 4Mb)
• Welcome Remarks (mp3, 139kb)
• First Responders (mp3, 185kb)
• Resilience of the Human Spirit (mp3, 132kb)
• Stronger in Preparedness (mp3, 122kb)
• Holding True to Our Principles and Moving Forward (mp3, 144kb)

August 07, 2006 - National Governor's Association, Talk on High School Reforms

• full speech (mp3, 1Mb)
• "Governor's School" success (mp3, 325kb)
• Career/Technical education (mp3, 207kb)
• "Project Graduation" (mp3, 214kb)
• High-school Dropout Prevention (mp3, 191kb)
• Remarks on Pre-K (mp3, 383kb)