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- President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Southaven, MS in support of U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) who is facing a primary fight against Republican Chris McDaniel and Democrat Mike Espy. Trump touts the accomplishments of his administration and asserts that a Democratic takeover of the U.S. Congress will lead to disaster for the county. Trump also talks about Christine Blasey Ford's testimony against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith also speak.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Press conference begins with announcement that the Senate will send him a civil rights bill he is willing to sign. Talks also about the Middle East, capital gains tax cut, job intensive legislative proposals, the confirmation process for appointees, the budget, sexual harassment.
- Date Issued:
- 1991-10-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama introduces current Solicitor General Elena Kagan as his nominee to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court. Obama praises Justice Stevens then describes Kagan's strengths. Kagan talks about the role the Court plays in our system, praises Justice Stevens, describes her appearances before the Court as Solicitor General, thanks her staff, and talks about her parents.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-05-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh responds to questions before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and defends himself against allegations that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford at a house party in Maryland when they were teenagers. Rachel Mitchell, head of the Maricopa County, Arizona, Special Victims Division, questions Kavanaugh on behalf of the Republican committee members. Kavanaugh denies Ford's allegations says that if the committee wants an FBI investigation, he will comply. He also answers questions about his alcohol consumption and his sexual behavior. Senator Graham charges the Democrats with playing political games.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- United States President Barack Obama discusses the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Obama talks about Scalia's career and personal life and declares his intent to nominate a new Supreme Court Justice.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Owen J. Cleary, chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, delivers a radio address promoting Republican candidates for school board and the judiciary. He also says that President Truman's agenda promotes socialism and the federalization of courts and the public schools.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) addresses the body about about the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and about President Trump's potential nominees to replace him. Schumer speculates on the impact a conservative Trump appointee may have on rolling back existing rulings on women's health, the Affordable Care Act, and marriage equality. Schumer reminds the audience about McConnell's purposeful actions to delay hearings on President Obama's nominee until after the 2016 election and says McConnell should similarly wait until the the new legislature is seated after the 2018 mid-term election.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-06-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Segment of the President's weekly radio address dedicated to supporting the nomination of Clarence Thomas for Justice of the Supreme Court.
- Date Issued:
- 1991-09-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Carter talks about the selection of federal judges and defends the replacement of U.S. attorney David Marston in Philadelphia; he says he would like to have an agreement with Russia against nuclear weapons in space; discusses Israeli settlements in Egypt, 100 percent parity for farmers, a tax cut and reducing the federal deficit and putting unemployed back to work.
- Date Issued:
- 1978-01-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Opening day of confirmation hearings for Judge Thomas. This begins with his formal statement and questions by the Senate Judiciary Chairman Joseph Biden (D-Del). Thomas speaks of his career up to this point and Biden asks questions about his inerpretation of Natural Law.
- Date Issued:
- 1991-09-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection