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- President George W. Bush speaks to an audience of Marines and Marine families at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. He calls Operation Iraqi Freedom a fierce struggle to protect the world from weapons of mass destruction and the misdeeds of Iraqi war criminals, who have put their own citizens at risk. Bush adds that the American armed forces have performed brilliantly, and that their mission will not be over until Iraq is free.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-04-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- United States President Barack Obama speaks at the opening of an industrial trade show in Hannover, Germany. Obama talks about the importance of a strong, unified Europe and about European migration. He also announces he is sending additional U.S. Special Operations Forces to Syria as part of the campaign to combat ISIL. Obama says that he will deploy up to 250 additional personnel and urges other European nations to increase their contributions as well. Held in the Hannover Messe Building 35.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-04-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama addresses the nation on the potential use of military force against Syria in response to Syrian government attacks with chemical weapons on its own civilian population. Obama discusses a proposal by Russia and Syria to turn control of Syrian chemical munitions and stockpiles over to international authorities, the importance of the long-standing international ban on the use of chemical weapons, and the congressional role in authorization of military force. Held in the East Room of the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- A vacationing President Barack Obama delivers a statement to the press on the situation in Libya. Obama recaps recent events in the country, describes NATO and U.S. involvement, and declares that, "the Qaddafi regime is coming to an end, and the future of Libya is in the hands of its people." He also reminds reporters that no U.S. troops have been used on the ground and that the hope is for a democratic Libya.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-08-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama is interviewed by the new host of "Meet the Press," Chuck Todd. Todd grills Obama on planned military actions against ISIS in Iraq, military efforts in Syria, the U.S. role in fighting the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, immigration reform legislation, mid-term election prospects, the differences between the Democrat's and Republican's legislative agendas, and the slow economic recovery. Held in the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to reporters about escalating violence in Iraq by the militant group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Obama reports he is receiving updates from his security team but will not be sending U.S. troops. He says that the escalating violence in Iraq should serve as a "wake-up call" to the Iraqi government and that the Iraqis needed to show some political will. He responds to questions.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-06-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George H.W. Bush announces a massive buildup of troops in Saudi Arabia to make U.S. forces capable of conducting an offensive war against Iraq. Reporters press him for specific details to no avail.
- Date Issued:
- 1990-11-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Includes a special videotape of his contributions to rebuilding the military.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-01-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama makes a statement to the press on the situation in Syria before a meeting with members of Congress on the subject. Obama recounts the evidence of Syria's violations of international norms and make the case for intervention. He calls for a "limited, proportional step to send a clear message to the Assad regime and others in the Middle East who might test the norms."
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks at the annual National Prayer Breakfast held at the Washington, D.C. Hilton Hotel. Obama says the U.S. will never stop fighting for freedom of religion around the world. He talks about the inspiration given by faith world-wide driving people to do right, but faith also used as a weapon. He talks about hate crimes and terrorism, and groups such as "ISIL, a brutal, vicious, death cult that, in the name of religion, carries out unspeakable acts of barbarism."
- Date Issued:
- 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection