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- President George W. Bush speaks outside the White House to discuss the 2008 Presidential election. Bush says he spoke with President-elect Barack Obama (D-IL) and promised him the cooperation of his own administration during his transition out of the White House. Bush also says he congratulated Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Governor Sarah Palin (R-AK) for their "determined campaign."
- Date Issued:
- 2008-11-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Jimmy Carter talks about votes, SALT II, nuclear weapons, Near East, and Bert Lance.
- Date Issued:
- 1979-05-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks at the White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner. Obama uses video clips along with jokes to poke fun at his many detractors as well as his supporters. He focuses on his relations with the Republican leadership, ways to boost his popularity, his re-election, and hostile media personalities. Obama closes with a reminder of the "very hard days" recently experienced by a number of citizens. He pays tribute to the first responders and those who opened their homes to the victims. Obama praises journalists who went above and beyond to tell the truth to the country instead of perpetuating rumor.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-04-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential campaign. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney meet for their second debate in a "town hall" format. Moderated by CNN correspondent Candy Crowley. Questions come from the audience. Romney says he knows what it takes to create good jobs. Obama lays out three areas he wants to build on to create a better economy and create more jobs. Obama reminds listeners that Romney was willing to let the American car companies go bankrupt but Romney says his position has been misrepresented. Obama defends policies on oil and gas that have increased production and reduced consumption. Romney says over regulation is strangling the petroleum industry. They discuss tax policy and the deficit challenging each others' numbers and estimates and argue over the real impact of tax cuts and Romney's proposed defense spending. They argue over equal pay for women, contraception insurance coverage, healthcare costs, trade with China, cost of living, immigration, security in Libya, and assault weapon bans. Romney suggests poverty and single parent households breed violence. Obama challenges Romney's position and his endorsement by the NRA. Romney says regulation has crushed small business. Obama says tax cuts and credits to small business have helped and accuses Romney of being complicit in shipping jobs to China. Held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Sponsored by The Commission on Presidential Debates.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Woodrow Wilson delivers a speech entitled "On Democratic Principles" during the presidential election of 1912 in which he defines the nation's awakening and speaks about democratic principles. He begins this speech with "We stand in the presence of an awakened nation impatient of partisan make-believe."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Barack Obama joins German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a joint press conference in which they speak highly about their eight-year friendship and transatlantic partnership. President Obama tells reporters that he doesn't expect President-elect Trump to follow his foreign policy blueprint, but challenges Trump to stand up to Russia if they deviate from U.S. values and international norms. He also says Trump ran an "unconventional campaign" that was likely the biggest political upset in modern American history. Merkel's remarks are translated into English. Held in Berlin during Obama's sixth visit to Germany.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-11-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Wilson makes a political address during the 1912 presidential campaign in which he defines the nation's awakening and speaks about democratic principles. He begins this speech with "We stand in the presence of an awakened nation impatient of partisan make-believe."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks at a campaign event in Denver, Colorado. He talks about the previous night's debate with Republican challenger Mitt Romney accusing Romney of more flip-flops in his rhetoric. Obama restates his plans for the next four years while he criticizes the Romney-Ryan plan. He recounts the accomplishments of his first term and promises to maintain a strong military and care for returning veterans.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Presidential candidate William H. Taft stresses the Republican's desire and accomplishment of strong efficient Army and Navy as compared to silence on that subject in the Democratic Party's platform.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Eugene Debs gives a socialistic campaign speech during the presidential campaign of 1904, describing the benefits of the Socialist movement.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection