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- President Barack Obama speaks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Thirty-Third Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Obama talks about his administration’s efforts to deal with immigration reform, education, economic issues, job creation, and other major issues which affect Hispanic Americans.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-09-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University Professor Anna Pegler-Gordon delivers a talk entitled, "Shanghaied in Hoboken: Asian Sailors as Workers and Immigrants." Pegler-Gordon describes how Asian seamen were incorporated into maritime work and how they suffered low pay, harsh conditions, virtual slavery, and harsh regulation under the federal Exclusion Act to prevent them from leaving their ships while in U.S. ports. She describes American fears of illegal immigration by Asian sailors jumping ship or by stowaways posing as sailors. Pegler-Gordon explains the role of U.S. immigration officials in interpreting and enforcing the Exclusion Act, the racist nature of enforcement, and the slow improvement of conditions. She answers questions from the audience. Pegler-Gordon is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series co-sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, the MSU Asian Studies Center, and the Asian Pacific American Studies program. Held in the MSU Museum Auditorium.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-02-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Las Vegas in support of GOP incumbent Senator Dean Heller and other GOP candidates. Trump talks about his record on jobs, the economy, immigration, crime, support for the military, healthcare,and also reiterates his support for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Senator Heller thanks the President for his support.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Mike Pence participates in a joint press conference with the Presidents of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador on the subject of immigration. Speaking through a translator, Guatemalan President Morales talks about the conditions of Guatemalans taken into custody at the U.S. border and the efforts to reunify families. El Salvadorian President Cerén says that his government is working with the U.S. to address the separation of immigrant families and Honduran President Hernández talks about the trafficking of drugs, arms, and humans in the Americas. Vice President Pence says that few of those leaving Central America are legitimately fleeing violence or persecution and that foreigners should "come legally or don't come at all."
- Date Issued:
- 2018-06-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bush gives a press conference on economic issues. He instructs Congress to pass the bills he recommends. Bush claims the Democrats are blocking necessary bills that will help protect the United States.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama holds a town meeting in Costa Mesa, California, where he discusses the economy and budgeting plans for 2010. In the budget, Obama calls for investments in environmental pursuits, which will create jobs and combat climate change. President Obama takes questions from the audience referring to the allocation of the stimulus package to states, aid to small and responsible banks, plans for immigration policy, investments to education, and consumer protection around credit cards.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-03-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton announces the administrations new policy on illegal immigration. Other speakers are Vice President Al Gore and Attorney General Janet Reno.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-07-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks about the "My Brother's Keeper Initiative" and discuss efforts to launch a new initiative aimed at empowering boys and young men of color to strengthen their chances for success. Christian Champagne introduces Obama.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-02-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump addresses troops at Miramar, the United States Marine base in San Diego, just hours after reviewing border wall prototypes at a nearby port of entry. Trump recounts the history of the Marine Corp, then talks about his visit to see the prototypes, immigration enforcement, and investment in the U.S.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush speaks on the American Competitiveness Agenda at the 3M Corporate Headquarters in Minnesota. Bush discusses the uncertainty in America today due to the economy and emerging competitors in India and China. Bush says the way to make the U.S. a world leader again is to energize the economy with tax relief, keeping markets open, affordable medicine, and more research and development jobs. Bush provides examples of where government subsidized research has allowed the development of products that have changed and improved the way we live.
- Date Issued:
- 2007-02-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection