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- President Obama talks about issues affecting U.S. relations with Israel at the tenth annual Saban Forum titled, "Power Shifts: U.S.-Israel Relations in a Dynamic Middle East." The discussion focuses on the deal made with Iran to curtail their nuclear weapon production and the reactions of Israel and other countries to the deal. Other topics include Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and the agreement with Syria to destroy its chemical weapons. Obama is interviewed by Haim Saban. Hosted by the Brookings Institution Saban Center for Middle East Policy.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden during the Prime Minister's official visit. Obama describes the close relationship which exists between the United Kingdom and the U.S. He details the topics of conversation including the war in Afghanistan, Iran's nuclear program and embargo, NATO capabilities, Syrian violence, African economic development, and the world economic situation. Cameron echos Obama's remarks. Question and answer concludes the session.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference. Topics included Iran's nuclear program, the two-state solution, and U.S. policy toward Syria. Obama declares an "undying" support of Israel. This is Obama's first trip to Israel since taking office.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-03-20T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- 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
- 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:
- President Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Obama urges the U.N. to respond more actively to Syria's civil war and outlines his foreign policy goals for the Middle East and North Africa, saying U.S. priorities will focus on the Arab-Israeli peace process and ensuring non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Obama also calls for quick passage of a U.N. Security Council resolution enforcing an agreement under which Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will give up his chemical weapon arsenal.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection