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- Marine Lieutenant General Robert Neller, of East Lansing, Michigan, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the occasion of his nomination to commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. Neller addresses the Marine Corps budget, military sexual assaults, and the Obama administration's strategy in Syria and Iraq. Neller answers questions directed to him by various senators including: John McCain (R-AZ), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jeff Sessions (R-AL), James Inhofe (R-OK), and Joe Manchin (D-WV), along with many others.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-07-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron hold a joint press conference where they talk about the civil war in Syria, the Iran nuclear deal, and the continued alliance between the U.S. and France. Both presidents discuss the current state of the Iran nuclear deal with Trump explaining why he feels that the deal needs to be replaced. Macron says he agrees there are problems with the deal as it stands currently but does not think it should be cancelled. Following their statements Trump and Macron answer questions from American and French media. Held at the White House during Macron's state visit.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks on the situation in Syria laying out the case for a targeted military action against the Syrian regime as a result of their use of chemical weapons that killed over one thousand people including hundreds of children. The President also makes clear that this would not be an open-ended intervention, and there will be no American troops on the ground. Obama also announces he will seek Congressional authorization for the use of force. Held in the White House Rose Garden.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-08-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama discusses new steps to support homeowners and their families and the situation in Iran. He describes the improving economy, job creation, payroll tax breaks, and the "Buffet Rule" which says CEOs should not pay a lower tax rate then their secretaries. Obama also responds to questions about Iran's nuclear program, potential intervention in Syria, protecting Israel, gas prices, oil dependency, women's issues in the presidential campaign, immigration reform, the Republican Primaries, and the upcoming NATO and G-8 meetings.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama, speaking at the Pentagon, provides an update on the progress against the terrorist group ISIL, and answers two questions from unidentified reporters.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-07-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama announces he spoke on the telephone with Iranian President Hasan Rouhani, the first time leaders from the U.S. and Iran have spoken directly since 1979, and he talks about progress on securing chemical weapons in Syria. Obama also talks about the continuing resolution to fund the government past September 30, 2013, calling the Republican tactics "grandstanding."
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In a surprise announcement from the White House lawn, U.S. President Donald Trump announces all U.S. troops will be leaving Syria. He declares ISIS has been defeated and now is the time to withdraw.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-12-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Donald Trump makes remarks and signs the Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act which promotes accountability for crimes committed by ISIS and provides relief to persecuted religious groups in Iraq and Syria. Trump also comments on the results of his private budget meeting with Democratic leaders Pelosi and Schumer.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-12-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. He outlines a global response to combating the the radical group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and says he will continue to work with a broad coalition to "dismantle this network of death." He insists the U.S. will not put troops on the ground but instead work with local authorities. Obama acknowledges that the U.S. continues to work through its own racial and ethnic tensions, citing the preceding summer conflict in Ferguson, Missouri, between police and the African-American community. He also speaks briefly about other global issues, mentioning Russia's intervention in Ukraine, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama holds a press conference at the G20 Summit held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Obama reflects on the current state of the global economy. He comments on the situation in Syria saying the, "world can not stand idly by." He answers questions from the media on Syria and international norms, Edward Snowden, persuading Congress of the need to act in Syria, alternatives to military action in Syria, and international eves dropping by the National Security Administration.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection