Jeff Flake delivers keynote address for Harvard Law School Class Day 2018
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz) was the keynote speaker for the Class Day ceremonies at Harvard Law School on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Flake was chosen by representatives of this year’s graduating class.
I'm not a conservative. But I can say that Flake is a leader we need in our government !
I have a lot of respect for Senator Flake. I'm not a Republican, but I respect (not necessarily agree with) the basic tenets of Republicanism. I respect this guy's character and courage in standing up for his convictions, against those who would destroy our country with hate, ignorance, stupidity and divisiveness. Evil will not win.
Hear hear
You can tell he is a bit afraid there, tries to hide it with a smile. No shame in that. Probably afraid of the future of the US and for himself too. He knows that if Trump gets DOJ and intelligence agencies under his thumb, Trump can retaliate against him. Brave man, more republicans need to resist Trump.
Theodorej, I agree with you, I wish the guy had the courage to run again , and not just surrender.
Wow, good to hear from an honest politician! See you in 2020!
Am so proud of this man he reminds me of the truth of what the real republican party stands for and how it does not matter whether you are a republican or democrat unity and upholding democracy matters more than our individual interest.
I definitely respect this man...Flake did not keep quiet he spoke out against Trump and his dishonesty...history will be kind to him unlike other members of his party
Brilliant man! Real true American....dignity and honesty! Why can't more republicans be like him?
One of the best speeches I've heard in a long time...damn near prophetic considering what followed...
Some here question Flake's voting record. I must say either they haven't listened to the speech or without giving enough attention. Flake speaks very clearly his political philosophy has not changed but the danger Trump has caused is much more important than any policy differences, thus either democrats or republicans we must resist Trump. So Flake has no consistency problem. He has been consistent since the start. He sticks with his political beliefs while advocating Trump's harmful administration.
This makes me want to cry
This is a real man and a real leader, unlike our current POTUS.
Nailed it.
Here is a man with intellectual integrity.
Amazingly spoken!! 4:10
Senator Flake message is powerful. As he is still in Congress he could, if he wanted, fight for reform including limiting the power of the Presidency. Somebody needs to do it.
Harvard was damn lucky to have him as their speaker!!!!! He is rare and daring..I love the truth he displays with NO fear of trump!!!
Wow, good job!
This man is representative of what a REPUBLICAN should be and holds the Ideas an HONEST REPUBLICAN.🎓💯
I want to study law in Harvard COLLEGE
I can't wait to see the evils that this man has done. The ones crying the loudest are the culprits. Wwg1wga.
They must be hard up for speakers. He is not anyone I would choose. Thank fully he quit.
I would vote for him
I have a new respect for Jeff Flake. May he run for president in 2020!
Always Me sure he can run, and he can loose like he lost his Senate seat.
Sen. Flake is one of our state senators. I was proud - very proud - of him in this moment and this speech. Way to go, Jeff!
AZ is an amazing refuge of genuine Republicanism, not only him, but also the honorable John McCain
We have some good ones. But, don't be fooled. We also have several real assholes. 😄
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Unfortunately, the 3 Republicans who seek to replace these 2 honorable men aren't so honorable.
There's Sheriff Arpio who is reviving the birtherism B.S. Kelly Ward who was annoyed with McCain for not stepping down and letting her have the seat last election (endorsed by Trump) and one more I'm trying to forget because just as bad. Don't know who's the blue candidates but am going to find out.
@Helen We're looking at them, too. I can tell you we've already decided against Kelly Ward. In addition to being rude and crude, she's a nut cake. Chemical vapor trails? OMG! Arpaio never was even a dim possibility for us.
When we lose McCain and Flake, I think we are going to be firmly in the Independent category.
R. McBride ironically, FDR supported no war with Germany while hitler was also appreciated by democrats accross the USA at the time. Also it’s noted that both the left, & the alt right in Europe are only the leftist agenda in the USA. Now, when Jeff Flake blames trump & everyone republican for creating such facisism wich is currently employed by the democrat party who owns 90% of the Media just like the nazis did.
Let’s not forget, democrats supported and used the JIM crow laws. Let’s be prideful of our history as democrats. I’m cheering for using the democrats as historically the people that own how others think. Now a days, seeing republicans also actually being owned by the Hillary hate machine is kind of funny.
Trump is just a funny guy who calls out bad things. Even if he really if it’s just said or used as news for liberals heads to explode, it’s always fun to look up gold digging women that try to have you grab them by the puss if you are rich. No it’s a real thing. Democrats and most women teach their daughters to pimp themselves out by finding someone rich.
Maybe because thinking like everyone else and conformity like a democrat socialist in the Nazi party seems wrong, I think that’s why I would say no to bad things.
Wiki has been converted over time to show only republicans should be blamed as nazis or kkk members, even though there is enough articles movies and media from the past show that otherwise. Don’t expect democrats who push for sanctuary cities to connect plantations full of undocumented workers to California gated communities & companies full of undocumented workers. It’s all about making money and getting votes for the democrats party. What will they get away with next.
You may not understand this until you read it several times. But what I have said sinks in when you start looking it up too.
I’ve been a democrat and independent for the last 30 years but would vote for Jeff in a heartbeat. He’s a breath of fresh air. While I don’t always agree with his positions , he’s speaks the honest truth and that’s refreshing.
God be with our American Hero Senator John McCain and his family in this difficult time.
I am not a Republican, nor from Arizona. I'm also not a lawyer. Eloquence such as this keynote address cannot be but universally admired. A crisp message, no crude underlying tones, and captivating content. However, reading some of the feedback below, it seems suitable for learning from Jeff Flake's example:
(1) When you quote, quote with full context and analysis of how it is applicable. "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers" is attributed to William Shakespeare, in his play "Henry VI". Not in the context of building a "great moral society". Rather the context of helping a future King tout his own greatness and supremacy. So the quote might be valid for the context after all, but more to the point that Jeff Flake is trying to make.
(2) When you attack, do it with dignity, and based on recognized short-comings. Calling the Harvard Class of 2018 "sissies" without validation or cause, seems to be more an act of jealousy, rather than an informed and constructive statement.
(3) When you provide arguments, provide verifiable and relevant observations. Again, calling people who disagree "commies" fails to convince me of whatever argument the accuser is trying to make.
In short, I was expecting negative feedback, but unfortunately some of the feedback is exactly what the keynote is calling out against: divisive, spiteful rubbish. Jeff Flake poses that any situation can not be resolved adequately if there are no opposing viewpoints. I agree. But with Jeff, I believe that there is a constructive way to find the compromise that is the solution. And the disagreement can be walked through the hallways of mutual respect.
Well said, Dirk (and Jeff F)!
I'm as hetero as they come,but I'm falling in love with this guy.We need Statespeople,not demagogues.We need politicians who state their case with cool intellect and persuasive logic,not Hitlerian minority-baiting and histrionics.It'd also help if we had an educated electorate that was taught critical thinking skills,and who realized that America was never meant to be a Lefties or Righties paradise,and that a healthy,functioning democracy must rely on a fair modicum of consensus and compromise,Thanks,Jeff - God bless.Please!Don't be a stranger.We need to be reminded of what a real Statesman and a real Conservative Republican look like.
Flake 2020. God bless this man.
Senator Flake you must run again...you need to stay and fight the orange turd!
As a democrat i am so proud of flake he will go down on the right side of history.ty Mr flake.
Impressive speech !
Bravo Senator Flake! I don't agree with your party on most things but I'm so happy to see a Republican finally saying this. THANK YOU! Regardless of your policy positions - what you've said is at America's core.
Senator Flake has won my respect for his stand against Trump's unethical and corrupt presidency.
Fan Mac Such foolishness. Flake agrees with 90% of Trumps policies. But I guess fucking you with a smile is much better than with a tweet right?
Fan Mac Explain how Trump is "unethical and corrupt"?????????? You have Trump mixed up with the FBI, the deep state and the Democrats.
Fact Matter Facts don't matter to you. 50% of US voters approve of Trump. Rasmussen. CNN never told you that? Jeff Flake brainwashed you into believing that HE'S the moral majority? LOL! Institutions like the FBI are weaponized and corrupt. They spied on Trump. The IRS targeted the Tea Party. All of your "Trump is dangerous" is falling flat. Economy booming. Trump bringing North Korea to the negotiation table, freeing hostages. You are an idiot.
Facts Matter Too much truth for you and your Trump derangement syndrome? Your demise will come again in 2018 when Trump is re-elected. Booming economy, better trade deals, etc is why Trump's voter approval ratings are going up. You liberals are a sad group.
the Annuity Slayer If you need someone to explain to you how Trump is unethical, you don't know what ethics are. Your answers are in the video.
Jeff Flake, should stay and help AZ and our country against people like Trump.
He unfortunately can't win in the current climate. But there are Republicans out there who still believe as he does. They're just too few right now.
communityband1 thank God
Awesome Jeff!
This is the ONLY good republican senator left that earned my respect.
Thank you.
Jeff Flake speaks for Dems and Repubs alike. Thank you sir.
Wrong. He speaks for Democrats. You're kidding nobody.
He reminds me of Reagan when he talks! Bravo
We need as many good decent men like Flake and not one like Trump (no description is required. We all know his true color.)
Fan Mac Orange?
I only wish it were true, that that was rock bottom. :(
Excellent speech and well delivered, I want our senator to be the best he can. Just wish his recent(since saying he was resigning) voting record was not supportive of trump's agenda. But thanks for voting against Haspel. Good move!
Flake for President!
Wow, although I am not a republican, and do not agree with some of the republican agenda, I would definitely get on board with supporting a republican leader like Senator Flake if he were president. It is refreshing to see an ethical republican senator, who really loves this country and is not in politics only to increase his wealth.
Thank you Senator Flake for this Commencement Speech it was greatly needed and gives me some hope for America’s Freedoms.
A very powerful speech.i hope other republicans are listening.
Joanne Morris I've been an Arizona Republican for 20 years. Flake has always had my support. He's fundamentally decent and always has been. If he runs for the GOP nomination in 2020, Hes got my vote
Joanne Morris he's got more support then you know. Trump fever is waning, the constant scandals are exhausting to a lot if us. Some of our primary voters are crazy
I am stunned and ama,ed by his marvelous and mundane blowing speech. After Obama is Jake flake for next president
You are so with it and understand what democracy truly means ..’.sure wish you would consider running for
us through the Democratic Party! Surely the ballots won.t be printed for awhile,,,:::you must have time to put
your hat in the workings of this election! We NEED GOOD, INTELLIGENT candidates!
Imagine a debate between Pete Buttigieg and Jeff Flake... nah, we're not ready for that.
He was a perfect pick at all levels.He's a lawyer who works in D.C.Which is lawyers stacked untop of lawyers stacked untop of even more lawyers.He's addressing more D.C lawyers to throw on the stack.And of course his last name is "Flake".
Did you spot that coward with the sunglasses sitting besides a pink-dressed woman, typing on his cell? He didn't even witness any word of that awesome speech. He's like a metaphor for all that ignorance America suffers from, the ignorance of 'why should i care, values won't make me rich'.
I believe in Harvard Law graduates to lead this country into a great nation.
👏👏👏Great speech!
Is this a graduation speech?
Flake opportunist period
OH.....JION MCCAIN SECOND
Have you seen this video?
Thank you, Sen Flake.
maybe when senator Flake (R-AZ) changes his career from being a politician to something else, he would be able to better the country against the rise of trumpism.
How I wish I could get into Harvard even as a janitor
What a statesman! Is he John Mccain’s brother?
Flaky Flake!! When will you switch party?
I was deeply offended by Senator Flake's speech because he had the opportunity to apologize for his role and those off all federally elected officials who have the responsibility and moral obligation to properly do the business of the people of the United States and have failed in that task. Our Presidents are chosen as set forth in the Constitution. The quality of that person is very much a subjective choice of the people who vote. I do not believe a voting majority would select a person of lower quality over one who is clearly superior in their ability to lead the nation unless a deep perception of failure to lead has been a constant issue in our Democracy.
Why didn’t you just say, I am running for president!! And then shut up and go home~~!!
Great speech, given with courage, humor, and dedication to truth!!
Never has someone been more appropriately named
Over rated school. Flake will lose.
Flake lived up to his name.