President Speech

Hello, good morning my fellow citizens. I come to you to speak on this day for many reasons, but mostly I come to you as a former president still working to make this country better. My plan for improving the state of this great nation is decidedly radical in its approach. But before we discuss that, I think it would be better if I tell you about my life and past decisions as the commander-in-chief of America.  Like yours, my life and decisions have not been always perfect, but I believe that under the given circumstances at hand, they were the best anyone could have done. I believe that life is about finding the beauty in the flaws and vice versa. First, I will tell you about my life and my many contributions in making this country better. Second, I will go over my decisions as House Representative and as former President of the United States of America.  Lastly, the discussion turns to ways to improve our nation.

I’ve always been a firm believer in the notion that actions speak for themselves. However, it is important for you, voting America, to hear my story and know where I come from and what I am. I was born and raised in New Hampshire in 1804. I attended Bowdoin College beginning my first year with the lowest grades in my class. As the graduating class of 1824, I had the highest grades. I am not perfect, however I do continually work to improve myself in every aspect I can. After college, I directly entered the political arena as a democratic. Again, starting small and eventually working my way to attain a seat in the senate and nominated as governor of New Hampshire. Due to my responsibility as governor, I had to graciously decline the position of Attorney General of the United States of America, personally appointed to me by President Polk at the time. As you can see, I have had many opportunities to voice my opinion on important economic, judicial, and civil issues. Let me assure you, I took the utmost advantage of those opportunities to make our nation great.

Holding a seat in any political office is a very big responsibility. Every person’s voice needs to be heard and respected. There is no doubt it’s difficult, but I believe I have done a fine job in accounting for everyone’s voice while holding a democratic seat in the senate and as President.  I created the original plan for expanding westward. I did this by making two key economic purchases of Arizona and New Mexico. My cabinet and I had the foresight to see that the future always lies in the unknown. While on the subject of my cabinet, I think it is important to bring to attention that fact that in the history of presidents, I am the only one that has maintained the same cabinet for 4 years.  Some other decisions I have made include enacting a plan to build a railroad to the west. This provided America with many opportunities for economic prosperity. Under my command, more jobs were created than every before. Less people lived at the poverty line. Although fighting broke out in Kansas over the issue of slavery, by the end of my term I could claim a peaceful state of the union.  These decisions and their consequences have shaped the way I think, and I have gained more insight into how to run this country.

While America in the present day looks radically different than the America I knew, I believe that under the surface, America is still fundamentally the same. People work for money and try to survive. Some are rich and some are poor. We still have the same rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. At the heart of things, America is still the same. My plan for America is to do away with the notion that the sick and disadvantaged need to work it out for themselves. People say that no one cares about the little guy, but I believe that America is essentially millions of little guys. We need to embrace that fact and understand that the only way to prosper is together. This means more government oversight into the operations of big businesses. Look at the oil prices and the cost of gasoline. This is because no one has monitored oil companies and kept them in line.  Protecting the American people is the first priority, not protecting the bulging pockets of big corporations. The economic state of America is a paramount in the overall prosperity of every hardworking American. I have many ways to improve the economy, including mandating better benefits and incentives for employees.  Blue collar is the badge of America and we need to embrace it as our economic powerhouse.  I have always supported America’s industriousness and I believe that once again this will prove to be our American Keystone.

Other issues that America faces now include our involvement on two different wars. Afghanistan and Iraq.  At times war is necessary, but this is not one of those instances. Instead of spending huge amounts of money on a sketchy war, lets use that money to support more public services for the American people.

In conclusion, under my administration, we will secure and maintain peace at home, while vigorously upholding open foreign relations. Vote Franklin Pierce.