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- Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally at Renaissance High School in Detroit, MI. Biden criticizes Republican presumptive nominees Mitt Romney and Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) for their economic and tax proposals. He says the Republican Party had lost touch with ordinary Americans, noting "Folks, this is not your father's Republican Party. This is not Mitt Romney's father's Republican Party." He praises Detroit and Michigan for their resilience and perseverance. Biden is introduced by Flint native and Olympian Claressa Shields, winner of the gold medal in women's boxing.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-08-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential campaign. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney meet for their third and final debate of the 2012 campaign. CBS news anchor Bob Schieffer moderates the debate centered on foreign policy. Schieffer asks about Middle East policy. Romney suggests more economic help be focused on the region while taking on the anti-American jihadists. Obama challenges Romney's shifting positions over the course of the campaign then lists his own accomplishments supporting U.S. friendly governments even while promoting democracy and self determination. Romney surprises Obama by broadly agreeing with Obama's approach then turns the discussion back to domestic economic policy and global trade. Romney explains how he can cut the federal budget without touching defense. Obama says, "the math simply doesn't work" then defends his approach suggesting that Romney is out of touch with current military strategy and needs. They argue about the Iranian nuclear program, whether Obama conducted an "apology tour", the end of war in Afghanistan, and remaining threats in the region. Romney advocates for challenging China's monetary policies and dealing with the trade imbalance. Obama recounts where his administration has successfully challenged China then accuses Romney of exporting jobs to China starting an exchange about the American auto industry and the bailout. Held at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. Sponsored by The Commission on Presidential Debates.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1974-10-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1993-02-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- George Bush announces his new economic agenda in a speech to the Detroit Economic Club. Promises to cut the White House staff by a third if Congress will do the same.
- Date Issued:
- 1992-09-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1974-02-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to supporters at a campaign event held at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago. Obama comments on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's choice of Paul Ryan as his running mate and talks about what he calls the "two visions" for moving the country forward. He calls the Republican tax and economic policies "trickle down fairy dust" declaring it has been tried and did not work, then lays out his objectives for a second term.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-08-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bill Clinton delivers his first State of the Union address to the House of Representatives and Senate in joint session, calling for massive spending cuts and an increase in taxes.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-02-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1974-01-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Obama frames the choice confronting voters' this fall as one of the future direction of the country, not a referendum on the state of the economy. He acknowledges that the economy is not where it needs to be, but says he believes Mitt Romney's recipe for growth is wrong. Obama says the only way for the economy to recover is to have a strong and prosperous middle class. He emphasizes the refusal of Republicans to pass any economic plans that involved raising taxes for the wealthy.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-06-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection