Speech Openings

Speech Writing: Opening Words

It is hardly necessary for me to say that I consider it a very great honor to be asked to occupy this platform...

We have met for a special purpose tonight and that is to honor a man whom we esteem and love, a man who has a distinguished career...

I have called this conference at this time for the threefold purpose of first [purpose #1], and to [purpose #2], and finally, to [purpose #3]....


All of us have agreed that more participation by the citizens in public affairs is not only desirable but imperative...


We are embarking tonight upon a new venture, the formation of a civic group for the purpose of...

If you'll permit me, I will use these few notes not to encourage the expansion of my remarks, but as an anchor to keep me nailed down to a short space of time....



and more to come.