OPENING SPEECHES gc

INTRODUCTORY SPEECH OUTLINE
This is an outline of the first speech that you will make during Formal Debate. It should
take approximately 90 seconds to complete and it is basically a summary of your
position paper.
1.
Thank you, honorable Chair,
The country of ______________________ feels that the issue of
________________________ is:
• Explain why it is important to the United Nations
• Explain why it is also important to your country
• Talk about statistics that illustrate the problem in your country
2.
This committee should understand that due to these problems:
• Explain the effects of the problem on your country
The government of _____________________ has been trying to deal with the issue of
________________ by:
• Talk about actions your country has taken on a nation level to address the
problem
• Talk about actions your country has taken on an international level
3.
The country of _____________________ encourages the committee to:
• List your recommendations for the committee, which will be what you want to
see in the resolutions at the end of the debate
4.
In conclusion, the country of _____________________ believes that:
• Summarize your statements.
Thank you for your time (or: Thank you, honorable chair).