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- Following an introduction by First Lady Michelle Obama, President Obama speaks to a gathering of Irish youth as he delivers remarks to the people of Northern Ireland. Obama highlights the hard work, dialogue, and institutional development they have undertaken together to advance peace and prosperity in the North. Obama jokes about his name being mistaken as Irish. He reflects on the strong connections between the U.S. and Ireland and promises continued support for ongoing efforts to eliminate the sectarian strife. Held in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- United States President Barack Obama speaks at the 64th annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Obama reiterates his respect for the religious minorities of the world, describes the concept of fear under God, and talks about his own faith and prayers.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-02-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the 103rd Annual Convention of the NAACP held in Houston TX. He outlines the differences between the policies of President Obama and Mitt Romney on health care, voting rights and education. Biden declares the election is a fight for the heart and soul of America and that the Republicans have a fundamentally different view. He reminds listeners that the NAACP was formed to achieve voting rights and says he is shocked to be fighting these battles again. Biden is introduced by Roslyn Brock, Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-07-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama reflects on his eight years in the White House, his successes, his failures, and what he learned. Obama says that the job requires mental and physical stamina, that he continues to be surprised by the severity of the partisanship in Washington. Obama also talks about Donald Trump's unconventional but successful campaign for president, healthcare, foreign policy, how his family has coped with living in the White House. Excerpts from CBS interviews with Obama done over the previous twelve years are interspersed with the interview. On "60 minutes".
- Date Issued:
- 2017-01-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about foreign policy, including his approaches to Syria, Ukraine and China, as well as his remaining White House priorities and his effort to close Guantanamo Bay prison.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-05-28T00:00:00Z
- 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 discusses foreign policy, Iran, race relations, infrastructure, and a future political climate in which the GOP will control both houses of Congress. Obama asserts the U.S. is stronger than it has been in the past 40 years, with a sturdy basis in American resources. Broadcast on the show "Morning Edition" in three segments over three days.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-12-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential Campaign. Former President Bill Clinton joins President Obama at a campaign event held in Bristow, Virginia. Clinton, his voice hoarse from campaign events, says "I have given my voice in the service of my president." He praises Obama and explains he is supporting Obama "because his plans for the future are better." Obama makes remarks about Governor Romney and change, Hurricane Sandy, and the middle class needing a champion who will fight for them.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Following an introduction by First Lady Michelle Obama, President Obama speaks to a gathering of Irish youth as he delivers remarks to the people of Northern Ireland. Obama highlights the hard work, dialogue, and institutional development they have undertaken together to advance peace and prosperity in the North. Obama jokes about his name being mistaken as Irish. He reflects on the strong connections between the U.S. and Ireland and promises continued support for ongoing efforts to eliminate the sectarian strife. Held in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama delivers his second inaugural speech during the 57th Inaugural Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. Obama describes a political philosophy rather than laying out specific plans for his second term. Repeating the phrase "we the people," he tries to appeal to Americans' better natures and argues for a progressive view of government, founded on history and his own deep conviction that American prosperity and the preservation of freedom depend on collective action. Sen. Charles "Chuck" Schumer (D-NY) introduces the President following a 21 gun salute.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection