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- President Obama makes remarks about the bipartisan agreement from the previous day to re-open the government and raise the debt ceiling. He urges both parties to come together on issues relating to the budget, immigration reform, and agricultural programs and reiterates warnings from international creditors about the risk of a default. He also welcomes federal employees back to their jobs and thanks them for their service.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Marine Lieutenant General Robert Neller, of East Lansing, Michigan, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the occasion of his nomination to commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. Neller addresses the Marine Corps budget, military sexual assaults, and the Obama administration's strategy in Syria and Iraq. Neller answers questions directed to him by various senators including: John McCain (R-AZ), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jeff Sessions (R-AL), James Inhofe (R-OK), and Joe Manchin (D-WV), along with many others.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-07-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donal Trump delivers remarks at the commissioning of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), in Norfolk, VA. Trump thanks all those who built the ship and says the ship reflects the strength of the U.S. military. He also reflects on the life of President Ford for whom the ship is named, praises the military and criticizes the U.S. Congress for not properly funding the armed forces.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-07-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush discusses his goals for his administration in his first State of the Union address. Bush spends the majority of the address outlining his budget plan, which includes reducing the the national debt and increasing spending on healthcare, schools, retirement funds, environmental protection and the military. Bush explains that the highest percentage increase of the budget will go to education, with $5 billion going into teaching every child how to read as well as increased funding to recruit and train teachers.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-02-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Mike Pence discusses several policies, enacted under the Trump administration, which are in line with the values of conservative voters. These include tax cuts, anti-abortion policies, increased military spending, and the support of religious freedom. Pence also assures the audience that he is a Christian conservative and that the Trump administration will continue to uphold traditional values. Pence addresses the 2018 Values Voter Summit, an annual political conference for American social conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States. Held in Washington, D.C. Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council, introduces Pence.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In his weekly address, President Obama talks about the imminent activation date for the main provisions of the Affordable Care Act and says uninsured Americans will have the chance to buy the same quality, affordable health care as everyone else. Obama also discusses a possible shut down of the government due to failure in the Republican dominated House of Representative to pass and send a budget to the Senate. He urges Congress to both pass a budget by Monday and raise the nation's debt ceiling.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-28T00:00:00Z
- 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 Barack Obama talks about the necessity of reducing the federal deficit and initiatives he is taking to cut spending. He also announces his intention to seek a two-year pay freeze for civilian Federal employees, a measure he claims will provide $28 billion in cumulative savings over the next five years.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-11-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Reagan addresses the nation on national security. President Reagan urges the American public to support the military budget bill currently in Congress to further the United State's interest in deterring aggressive military action against freedom and peace. CBS' Dan Rather, Bill Plante, Bob Schieffer, and Phil Jones discuss the reception of the President's proposals on Capitol Hill.
- Date Issued:
- 1983-03-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama says that if Congress does not fulfill its responsibility to pass a budget today, much of the United States government will be forced to shut down tomorrow. He says his hope and expectation is that Congress, especially the House of Representatives, will "do the right thing." Held in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection