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Finding Quotes for Speeches: Fact Sheet (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised June 15, 2017
Report Number R44200
Report Type Report
Authors Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch, Reference Librarian
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

A well-chosen quote can strengthen a speech by emphasizing and reinforcing a point, tapping into the audience’s memories and associations, and bolstering the speaker’s credibility. The right quote can capture the listener’s attention, add poignancy, and infuse drama or poetic flair. The following resources will help the user find quotes for speeches and other communications. The resources are divided into three categories: (1) General Quotations, (2) Americana, and (3) Religion. There is some overlap among the categories. Congressional staffers who need assistance finding or verifying a quote, or who need additional information, may place a request via CRS.gov.