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- U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the nation on the threat posed by the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) and the administration's strategy for degrading the terrorist group's capabilities in their bases in Iraq and Syria.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliver a joint speech at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Israel. Netanyahu asserts that acts of terrorism like the recent attack in Manchester, England, occur in part because terrorists are rewarded by countries like Palestine and explains that the U.S. and Israel can help broker peace between the Arab nations. Trump sends his condolences to the victims of the terror attack in Manchester and says that all civilized nations must be united in the fight against terror. Trump also says that his administration will always stand with Israel and says that he will help Israel and Palestine achieve peace.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-05-23T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- Two months after September 11th, President George W. Bush give a Homeland Security Address. President Bush speaks of the recent attacks on American soil by terrorists. He speaks of what the United States must do to better protect the nation from another attack whether it be like that of September 11th or a new biological warfare. Bush explains that the best way to end the terrorism, "is to go at the enemy and stop them." Bush announces that he has called the military into action to find Osama bin Laden and his men, warning the nation that conceals them to give them up or pay the price. Bush states, "We will bring them to justice." Bush says that we can show the true values of America through a million acts of decency and service to the Muslim world. Bush urges all Americans who travel whether is by for business, vacation, or study to express these values wherever they go. In closing, President Bush said, "Let's Roll," quoting Todd Beamer, one of the passengers of September 11th's Flight 93 who with others stopped the plane's hijackers from reaching their target.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-11-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush gives a speech at a National Endowment for Democracy event. President Bush speaks of the war on terrorism, especially against Al-Qaeda. Bush says, "Against such an enemy there is only one effective response: We will never back down, never give in and never accept anything less than complete victory." Bush compares the terrorists to the ideology of communism, seeking totalitarian aims.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-10-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- At the White House, President Barack Obama holds his first presidential news conference. In prepared remarks he focuses on the economic crisis and unemployment, highlighting the plan to stimulate job growth through federal legislation. The President also fields questions from reporters on issues including the economy, terrorism, and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-02-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In his first major address abroad, U.S. President Donald Trump talks about combating terrorism and confronting extremist ideology. Speaking at a summit meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Trump says that he seeks to strengthen U.S. cooperation with countries in the Middle East and stresses that his administration will not tell people how to live, what to be, or who to worship. He also says that the U.S. offers Arab countries partnership and that the U.S. is prepared to stand with them to combat terrorism. Saudi Arabian King Salman gives opening remarks and expressses his desire to work with the United States.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-05-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama holds a press conference and talks about the latest steps to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Iraqi Army successes with coalition forces, and intelligence material acquired from recaptured towns. He also discusses current efforts to halt the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, and answers questions from the press about ISIL, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, allegations that the U.S. paid a "ransom" to Iran for the release of Americans prisoners and his record on commuting prison sentences. Held at the Pentagon in Alexandria, VA.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-08-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump delivers an address in which he talks about the spirit of the Polish people and their enduring relationship with the U.S., the "age of terrorism" and Russia's "destabilizing activities" in Ukraine. Trump also says that he stands firmly behind NATO, but warns that other members must do more to defend Europe. Held at the historic Krasinski Square in Warsaw. Trump is introduced by First Lady Melania Trump.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-07-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama signs several executive orders with his key economic advisers beside him. The orders include the closing of the Guantanamo Bay prison, newly enforced detention and interrogation policy, and the creation of a task force in Guantanamo Bay to evaluate the disposition of each detainee. President Obama says that his administration is going to deal with the continuing threats of terrorist organizations with vigilance and effectiveness.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-01-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection