They also testified that they were concerned with how the aftermath of the controversial speech affected his ability to run the department.

He resigned in a controversial speech at the 1992 graduation, citing government interference and threats to academic freedom.

She delivered a controversial speech there, after a conference about women and their possibilities.

He also said he was startled that people were so quick to try to clamp down on controversial speech.

It is believed that Sheila may have drafted some of Moore's more controversial speeches.

A police union lawyer said it would help off-duty officers feel more comfortable about engaging in political activities or potentially controversial speech.

In one controversial speech he praised an article that opposed abortion as a violation of natural law.

Ramsay made attempts to make controversial speeches to private meetings rather than in public.

Adeane had strongly advised against the controversial speeches of the past year, especially the one to the architectural profession.

Redgrave gave a controversial speech upon her win.