It's not often that we get this many handwritten documents - the immediacy that we have, something where King would jot a note to himself or write an outline for a sermon or a speech, write a draft of a speech as important as the Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech.

NPR: The Significance of MLK's Personal Papers

Before speaking at TED, Sandberg sent a draft of her speech to Gloria Steinem, who is a friend.

NEWYORKER: A Woman��s Place

In the past year, Assange has collaborated with politicians and activists there to draft a free-speech law of unprecedented strength, and a number of these same people had agreed to help him work on the video in total secrecy.

NEWYORKER: No Secrets

We have not shared a draft of the speech with anyone outside of the administration.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

But I can tell you that no one outside of this administration has been shown a draft of the speech.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Why not announce a draft bill in the Queen's Speech, set up a scrutiny committee and debate and consult at length, they ask.

BBC: A matter of timing

Since the draft speech drew on available intelligence, his office - represented by a staffer, Fred Fleitz , who is himself a career CIA analyst - sought Intelligence Community clearance.

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