Search Constraints
« Previous |
1 - 10 of 30
|
Next »
Search Results
- Description:
- President Clinton reacts to the terrorist bombing of American housing quarters in Saudi Arabia.
- Date Issued:
- 1996-06-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama, in his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, outlines his administration's proposed legislative efforts to provide middle class Americans with paid sick leave, a free community college education, and an improved technological infrastructure and a free and open internet. Obama also vows coordinated attacks on terrorism and foreign cyber attacks, and halting America's large contributions to global warming. Speaker of the House John Boehner introduces the President.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-01-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama addresses the nation on terrorism and keeping the American people safe. Obama speaks about the mass shootings in San Bernardino, California, and his strategy to defeat The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) overseas. He also talks about domestic counter-terrorism measures, including preventing those on no-fly lists from purchasing guns, making it more difficult to purchase assault weapons, and establishing stronger screening procedures for those coming to the U.S. without a visa. Obama says that Americans should not turn against each other by letting this fight be defined as a war between America and Islam. Held in the Oval Office of the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-12-06T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- President Barack Obama delivers a national security speech and discusses his administration's approach to counter-terrorism, including efforts to target ISIS, the Iran nuclear deal, and closing the Guantanamo Bay prison. Held at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-12-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush delivers a speech at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. He discusses U.S. foreign policy and national security operations and the changes made in both since the 9/11 attacks. He also threatens violent religious fundamentalists and countries that harbor them with preemptive intervention.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-12-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bush gives a press conference on economic issues. He instructs Congress to pass the bills he recommends. Bush claims the Democrats are blocking necessary bills that will help protect the United States.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-02-28T00:00:00Z
- 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 delivers an address to a joint session of Congress. Trump says that he has inherited a "mess" from the Obama administration and promises that his administration will put Americans first, drive a renewal of industry in America, revitalize the inner cities, lower corporate taxes, destroy ISIS, drastically reduce federal regulations, deport criminal immigrants, build a wall along the Mexican border, break up drug cartels and improve treatment for drug addicts, renegotiate trade agreements, ask Congress for a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure, and reform health care. Trump acknowledges that he has big dreams for America and asks Congress and the American people to join him in securing his vision for the country.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z
- 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