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- President Obama, speaking on the death of Nelson Mandela, says Mandela "no longer belongs to us; he belongs to the ages." Obama reflects on Mandela's legacy, his journey from prisoner to President of South Africa, describes Mandela's influence on his own life, and says Mandela bent the arc of the moral universe toward justice.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President George W. Bush speaks after the execution of Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber. This bombing claimed 168 lives and is considered the deadliest incident of domestic terrorism in the United States. President George W. Bush speaks of how the pain goes on for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, but they can rest in the knowledge of this reckoning.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-06-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- 2012 Democratic National Convention. Vice President Joe Biden delivers his acceptance speech saying, "we are on a mission to turn the nation from doubt and downturn to prosperity". Biden describes Obama's qualities as both a decisive leader and a caring humanitarian. He recounts the mission to get Bin Laden calling the President courageous and decisive. Biden criticizes the Republican ticket suggesting there are fundamental differences between their vision of America and the Democrats' view. He tells listeners, "you never quit on America and you deserve a President who will never quit on you."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Donald Trump speaks at the memorial service for the late Reverend Billy Graham and reflects on Graham's long history of service. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) also deliver speeches commending Graham's spiritual leadership. Reverend Pat Conroy begins the service with a prayer.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks to supporters at a campaign fund raising event in Washington, DC. Obama outlines the accomplishments of his administration including the Health Care Act, the auto company rescue, the student loan program, revoking "Don't ask, don't tell", ending U.S. involvement in Iraq, the destruction of al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden, and the creation of the new consumer financial protection agency. Obama speaks about challenges ahead that were decades in the making and that will take years to fix. Held at the Capital Hilton Hotel.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-01-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers remarks at a national memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela. Obama eulogizes Mandela recounting his life and accomplishments saying he "moved a nation toward justice." Held at the First National Bank Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection