We’ve heard—and written about—some great speeches over the years that were delivered at the ESPY Awards, the annual summertime ceremony honoring significant moments and important people from the world of sports. What we consistently notice from this event is how award winners motivate and inspire their audience year after year by sharing their real selves and telling their often-emotional stories.

Did you get to see the short speech that House Speaker Paul Ryan gave to Congress shortly after last month’s tragic shooting at the Republican team’s baseball practice in Virginia? We found his words, his message, and particularly his presentation style to be quite powerful and moving.