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- 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
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to young entrepreneurs at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management about the new foundation of America's 21st century economy. He declares America is and will continue to be the world's leader fighting terrorists, assisting in natural disasters and epidemics, and that the country embraces that role. Obama says that a strong U.S. economy is vital to continuing in that role. He challenges his audience to be stewards of the country, pursue success and profit, and find ways to help other Americans be successful. Held in Evanston, Illinois.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-10-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers a major policy speech about a range of U.S. counter-terrorism issues including controversial drone strikes, the Guantanamo Bay prison and detention of terrorist suspects, security at diplomatic missions abroad, the role of foreign assistance in international security, and the future role of military force in efforts to counter terrorist threats. Obama is heckled by a woman in the audience several times before holding his remarks until she is escorted out. Held at the National Defense University at Fort McNair.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-05-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Donald Trump, during a signing ceremony for an executive order promoting free speech and religious liberty, asserts that the order will insure religious freedom and prevent the Internal Revenue Service from taking tax exemptions away from religious organizations. Trump also talks about his upcoming visits to Saudi Arabia and Israel and his plans to talk with foreign leaders about ways to combat terrorism in the Middle East. Vice President Mike Pence makes opening remarks. Held at the White House Rose Garden on the National Day of Prayer.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-05-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg hold a joint press conference. They both talk about the important relationship between the U.S. and NATO. Trump also discusses why he believes that NATO members must meet their financial obligations and America's recent bombing of Syria. Stoltenberg says that a strong NATO is good for the world and explains NATO's role in fighting terrorism.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-04-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 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