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- Michigan Historical Museum Community Relations Director Chris Dancisak recollects sponsoring Hmong immigrants Tong Her and Mae Lou. Dancisak argues that the United States had a moral responsibility to help the Laotians who had trusted the US government. He describes how the federal government required a sponsor for each family, and discusses complications for them such as learning about refrigeration and other western conventions.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-08-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks about the U.S. economy and his proposals for improving it. He asks Republicans in Congress to work with him on immigration reform and to present ideas that will create jobs and help the middle class. Obama uses the occasion to kick off a series of White House "day-in-the-life" summer trips in which the president will meet with Americans across the country. Held at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-06-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Speaking before a group of business owners and immigration reform supporters, President Obama urges the House of Representatives to pass immigration reform that's good for the country's economic and national security, and says that it should be done this year.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama urges Congress to pass immigration reform. He says he is open to the House of Representatives passing piecemeal bills rather than the comprehensive legislation already passed by the Senate. Obama mentions a recent meeting with business leaders, saying that although he knows many did not vote for him, they agreed with him that immigration should be a top priority. He also comments on the agreement between Iran, the U.S. and five other global powers for a six-month test freeze of the country's nuclear program. The speech is disrupted by hecklers. Held at the Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center in San Francisco.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama provides an update on the strength of U.S. economy as well as America's position on the situations in Syria, Iraq and Ukraine then responds to reporters' questions. He says that ISIS poses an immediate threat to Iraq and that a regional coalition is needed to meet the threat. He also says Russia is responsible for the instability in Ukraine. Obama remains hopeful Congress will act on an immigration bill.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama is interviewed by the new host of "Meet the Press," Chuck Todd. Todd grills Obama on planned military actions against ISIS in Iraq, military efforts in Syria, the U.S. role in fighting the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, immigration reform legislation, mid-term election prospects, the differences between the Democrat's and Republican's legislative agendas, and the slow economic recovery. Held in the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama calls for comprehensive immigration reform and a bipartisan approach to fixing a broken immigration system, in a speech given at the Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, Texas. He calls for ending illegal immigration while creating mechanisms to bring in trained and talented workers. Obama also explains why immigration reform is critical to building a Twenty-first Century economy.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-05-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the improving U.S. economy, implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and the government shutdown and then is interviewed by Gerald Seib at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference. Obama says his administration underestimated the complexity of the Healthcare.gov Web site and was burdened by a cumbersome federal information technology process. He also expresses optimism about passing an immigration bill, and outlines the offer aimed at halting Iran's nuclear program. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama urges Congress to pass immigration reform. He says he is open to the House of Representatives passing piecemeal bills rather than the comprehensive legislation already passed by the Senate. Obama mentions a recent meeting with business leaders, saying that although he knows many did not vote for him, they agreed with him that immigration should be a top priority. He also comments on the agreement between Iran, the U.S. and five other global powers for a six-month test freeze of the country's nuclear program. The speech is disrupted by hecklers. Held at the Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center in San Francisco.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama provides an update on the strength of U.S. economy as well as America's position on the situations in Syria, Iraq and Ukraine then responds to reporters' questions. He says that ISIS poses an immediate threat to Iraq and that a regional coalition is needed to meet the threat. He also says Russia is responsible for the instability in Ukraine. Obama remains hopeful Congress will act on an immigration bill.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection