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- President Barack Obama speaks about the U.S. economy on the occasion of a credit rating downgrade of the U.S. Government by the Standard & Poor rating house. He continues his call for a long-term deficit deal that would include new tax revenue and modifications to Medicare and Social Security programs. He suggests that further cuts to other government programs would be very difficult to achieve. The President assures Americans that, "we will always be a triple-A country." He praises the perseverance of the American people to withstand tough economic times. Obama also speaks about the August 6, 2011 helicopter crash in Afghanistan that killed 38 people, including 31 members of a Special Forces Navy SEAL team.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-08-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama begins a Twitter Town Hall meeting by sending out this tweet: "In order to reduce the deficit, what costs would you cut and what investments would you keep?" The meeting is moderated by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. Obama jokes that it was the first live tweet sent by a sitting president. Obama responds to selected questions that are representative of the most popular topics submitted online, which include education, foreign aid, the deficit, jobs and the economy. Obama says his administration has done much to help students afford college and help older workers return to school to upgrade skills. He explains the debt ceiling and the effect on the economy of not raising it. Obama also talks about tax cuts and tax subsidies to oil and agri-business. Held in the East Room of the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-07-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Carter discusses SALT II, Soviet troops in Cuba, defense budget, the economy, U.S. versus Soviet values, the Pope's visit to the United States, Ted Kennedy, and the PLO. With reporter Bruce Morton.
- Date Issued:
- 1979-10-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump addresses the Future Farmers of America Convention. Trump opens his remarks by talking about the he shootings at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and calls the killings an act of "pure evil." Trump talks about international trade, the new North American trade agreement, getting tough with China and Japan on trade, the booming U.S. economy, job creation, and tax reduction. He recognizes several convention attendees for their accomplishments and criticizes U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Congressmen Jim Banks and Trey Hollingsworth also speak. Held in Indianapolis, IN.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-10-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush talks about the upcoming vote in the House to pass his tax cut plan. Bush urges the House to pass the bill saying the American people need tax relief. Bush's comments are made on the South Lawn of the White House prior to departing on a trip to North and South Dakota and Louisiana.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-02-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama hosts Mexican President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto at the White House. Obama says he looks forward to hearing about Peña Nieto's vision for leading Mexico over the next six years. Obama underscores the shared values and strong bonds of friendship between the United States and Mexico and mentions a number of areas that will be discussed during their closed door session. Speaking through an interpreter Peña Nieto talks about commerce and economic development, security issues, and looking forward to welcoming the U.S. delegation to his inauguration.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the six-month anniversary of the signing of his tax cut and jobs legislation bill. He credits the tax cuts with energizing the nation's economy. He also expresses his condolences to the families of those killed in the Capital gazette shooting in Annapolis, Maryland and says that journalists should be free from fear of being violently attacked while doing their jobs. Held in the East Room of the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-06-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush discusses the economy in the White House Rose Garden. Bush describes his work along with Congress, federal agencies, and the G7 and G20 organizations to pass a financial rescue plan. Bush goes through the rescue plan's steps, including how the requested $700 billion will inject capital into banks by purchasing equity shares.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-10-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Address on the energy crisis followed by excerpts from a question and answer period with the press.
- Date Issued:
- 1974-02-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Reagans fourth television address to the nation. He speaks about the economy.
- Date Issued:
- 1981-07-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection