WASHINGTON, DC – House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery:
“Let me thank my colleagues for their fine words. In a few moments, we will present Professor Yunus with the Gold Medal.
“What makes this medal so uniq...
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring Professor Muhammad Yunus for his leadership in ending global poverty and empowering women. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Good morning. Mr. Speak...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks in the U.S. Capitol today at the Gold Medal Ceremony honoring Dr. Muhammad Yunus:
“Speaker Boehner, Leader Reid, Leader Pelosi, Senator Durbin, distinguished guests and frie...
Mr. Speaker, for centuries, we have lauded the achievements of great entrepreneurs, whether the automobile industry of Henry Ford or the iPhone of Steve Jobs. Business was the province of people with money. As the old cynical joke goes, banks would loan money only to pe...
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat, today congratulated Dr. Muhammad Yunus from Bangladesh upon receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. Moran was one of 16 cosponsors of legislation that resulted in today’s award.
“Thanks to the re...