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Analysis of Presidential Speech -- Communication Skills

On the 6th of November 2003, United States President George W. Bush, addressed the National Endowment of Democracy (NED) at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for their 20th Anniversary. Conforming to typical orations, Mr. Bush discussed the importance of the NED’s work in democratic efforts around the world and integrated current issues of the Middle East. The NED speech is carefully prepared to discuss relevant topics, incorporate recent topics of executive action, and modified to adhere to the setting and audience type. The President’s job, as shown in this particular speech, consists almost solely of communication, so it is not surprising that his performance as a speaker is excellent. In communication, the assets of public speaking become immensely essential for the Commander-in-Chief. The spoken and unspoken actions of an orator are crucial in appealing to each type of location and spectator.
The setting of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce plays a subtle factor in Mr. Bush’s sp...

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