Words of Service

From the well of the House and the floor of the Senate, to the U.S. Embassy in Berlin and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Dan Coats always spoke with conviction and always focused on the things that matter most: faith, family, service to something bigger than self, and “the precious gift of freedom.”

1980-2017

The Coats Papers at Wheaton College

The Hon. Daniel Coats Papers feature a thorough cross section of political events during his time in the House and Senate.

March 14, 1994

From Liberty to Dependence: Public Policy and the American Family

Senator Coats delivers an address to the University of Notre Dame Law School.

September 14, 2001

Speech at the Brandenburg Gate

Ambassador Coats speaks to 200,000 at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany after the 9/11 attacks.

2001-2005

The Major Speeches of Ambassador Coats

A timeline of major speeches and remarks during his tenure as United States Ambassador to Germany.

February 25, 2005

Challenges & Reflections: The American Ambassador's Parting Thoughts

Ambassador Coats delivers his farewell address to Germany.

December 6, 2016

Farewell from the Senate

Senator Coats says “goodbye” to his Senate colleagues for a second time.

March 29, 2018

U.S. Intelligence: Confronting 21st Century Challenges

Director Coats delivers the keynote address about the challenges facing America's Intelligence Community.

September 15, 2018

Persistent Threats and Emerging Challenges

Director Coats delivers the keynote address at The Citadel's Intelligence and Cyber Security Conference.

January 22, 2019

ODNI Presentation of the 2019 National Intelligence Strategy

Director Coats addresses the Intelligence Community on the rollout of the 2019 National Intelligence Strategy.

February 28, 2022

Leaders and Legends: Dan Coats on Ukraine

Citizen Coats discusses Russia, Ukraine, NATO and the Free World's newest challenge.