U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a dinner meeting of Organizing for Action volunteers

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President Obama speaks at a dinner meeting of Organizing for Action volunteers. Obama talks about his administration's efforts to push for legislation on student loans, immigration, and other issues. He reminds listeners of the American dream, "if you are willing to work hard you can make it" and says he ran to help get the country back to that ideal. Obama also talks about his upcoming speech in Galesburg, Illinois, to kick off a campaign to refocus national attention onto the economy. He encourages activists to be resolute and persevere. Held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington D.C.

Date Issued:

2013-07-22T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States and United States

Subject Topic:

Student aid, Law and legislation, American Dream, Emigration and immigration, and Government policy

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5td9n868