Rev’s Transcript Library

Defense attorney Eric Nelson gave his opening statement during Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd on March 29, 2021. Read the transcript of the full statement remarks here.

President Joe Biden held his first formal press conference as president on March 25, 2021. He answered questions on immigration and conditions at migrant facilities on the southern border, as well as COVID relief, gun reform, and more. Read the transcript of his news briefing speech here.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s opening testimony during the House hearing on misinformation on March 25, 2021. He said former President Donald Trump called on people to “fight” and that he “should be responsible for his words.” Read theb full transcript of his opening statement remarks here.

A Southwest Airlines pilot was caught on a hot microphone ranting about the Bay Area in a San Jose flight. Read the transcript of his expletive-laden rant here.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made an announcement about immigration at the southern border on March 24, 2021. Read the full transcript of the speech briefing here.

Ted Cruz and other Republican Senators held a press conference on March 24, 2021, to discuss immigration and an upcoming trip to the southern border. Read the transcript of the full briefing speech here.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted an Equal Pay Day event on March 24, 2021 with the U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team. Read the transcript of speeches from Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Megan Rapinoe, and Margaret Purce here.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on the Texas power grid failure on March 24, 2021. Read the full transcript of the hearing here.

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on gun violence on March 23, 2021, the day after the mass shooting in Boulder, CO. Read the transcript of the full hearing below.

Actress Sandra Oh spoke at the “Stop Asian Hate” protest in Oakland on March 22, 2021. Read the transcript of her speech remarks here.

Sen. Rand Paul questioned Dr. Fauci during a congressional hearing on March 18, 2021 over whether masks are necessary for people who have been vaccinated or have had the virus. Dr. Fauci emphasized that masks are still necessary for everyone to wear, especially with new virus variants. Read the transcript of their remarks here.

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on rising discrimination and violence against Asian Americans on March 18, 2021. Read the transcript of the full hearing here with testimony from several Asian American lawmakers.