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- President Donald Trump signs an executive order that he says will end the separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump says there is still a "zero tolerance" policy for those attempting to cross the border illegally, but claims that families will now be able to stay together during the prosecution process. Vice President Mike Pence and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen thank the President for his actions and urge Congress to change immigration laws. Held in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-06-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks before signing the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) legislation. CHIP will continue coverage for 7 million children, cover an addition 4 million children in need, and lift the ban on states providing insurance to legal immigrant children. As Obama sees it, "providing coverage to 11 million children is a down payment to [his] commitment to cover every single American."
- Date Issued:
- 2009-02-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks at a Democratic Party fund-raising event held at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. Obama talks about his 2012 re-election campaign, the state of the economy, and his vision for growth. Technical difficulties at the start of the speech cause a brief loss of signal and Obama is first heard praising Chicago mayors past and present.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-04-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clintons press conference details the successes of his first two years. Speaks of lowering the deficit, middle class taxes, size of government, unemployment, while lifting the economy, NAFTA-inspired car exports and other topics.
- Date Issued:
- 1994-10-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dale Bumpers (D-AK), former Arkansas Governor and recently resigned Senator, speaks before the Senate presenting his case against the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Bumpers evokes the weight of history and the Constitution, whose framers he says feared legislative control over the executive branch. Bumpers also asserts that this 5-year "vendetta" has cost taxpayers $50 million to spite a President who never committed a political crime against the United States. Bumpers emphasizes that those who vote to impeach will have a lifetime to regret it.
- Date Issued:
- 1999-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- First news conference in seven months begins with an opening statement on the volatility of the stock market; answers questions about the threat of a depression, taxes, Persian Gulf policies and the threat of war.
- Date Issued:
- 1987-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Rep. Christopher Cannon speaks at the hearings on the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Other speakers include Rep. Bob Barr (R-GA) and Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott.
- Date Issued:
- 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Speaking at the Department of Energy, President Barack Obama outlines the social, economic and environmental benefits of his proposed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. He emphasizes the need to modernize the energy grid and improve energy efficiency, in order to provide a cleaner and more energy-independent future. The President then calls on Congress to quit its infighting and pass the bill for the sake of America.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-02-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential campaign. President Obama speaks at a campaign event held at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Obama talks about the presious night's presidential debate with Republican nominee Mitt Romney, calling Romney's economic plan a "sketchy deal" and a "one point plan." Obama criticizes the Republican platform then talks about the accomplishments of his administration and the improvement in the economy. He tells listeners they "can turn the clock back or continue to move forward."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection