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- U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a meeting of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Topics include these: political corruption, economic development and the U.S. relationship with African nations.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-07-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- George McGovern and U.S. Senator (Idaho) James McClure discuss United States-African economic and social relations on a panel. McGovern points to Iran as a major failure of the United States.
- Date Issued:
- 1979-06-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush gives his annual State of the Union address, now with the newly appointed Madame Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. President Bush speaks of the "No Child Left Behind" Act, hoping to improve education and make it available to more children. He also proposes a reform to make health care more affordable to Americans. He suggests establishing a foreign-workers visa, which allows immigrants to work in the country for a certain amount of time, in order to enforce immigration laws. On the topic of oil, Bush says we must take on board new technologies. Bush hopes America will reduce it's oil use by 20% in the next ten years. The main focus of President Bush's speech was the war on terror. Bush asks that Congress give the new strategy for Iraq a chance. He says, "it is important that we work together, so our nation can see this great effort through." Bush asks for an addition of 92,000 troops in the armed forces and marine corp in the next five years. He hopes to organize a volunteer civillian reserve corp with critical skills that are willing to do their part in the war effort. Bush goes on to say that America is responsible to help other countries like Cuba, Burma, and Darfur find peace. He says America must work with Africa against the AIDS epidemic.
- Date Issued:
- 2007-01-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama salutes the progress that has "rippled across the African continent" in recent decades and encourages Africa's young people to continue pushing forward in pursuit of a brighter future. Obama says America's relationship with Africa is moving beyond the simple provision of assistance and foreign aid, to a new model of partnering between America and African countries calling for a partnership of equals focusing on opportunity, democracy, and peace. Held at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Renowned sculptor and Michigan State University alumnus John T. Scott, talks about his life and work during a lecture at MSU. On campus to dedicate a piece of his art commissioned for the MSU Main Library, Scott says that his creative process and inspiration comes from "Jazz Thinking". He also talks about art critics, African art and culture, craftsmanship, and the use of color, and motion in his work. Scott is introduced by Susan Bandes, Director of Kresge Art Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-06-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden during the Prime Minister's official visit. Obama describes the close relationship which exists between the United Kingdom and the U.S. He details the topics of conversation including the war in Afghanistan, Iran's nuclear program and embargo, NATO capabilities, Syrian violence, African economic development, and the world economic situation. Cameron echos Obama's remarks. Question and answer concludes the session.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Carter says the trip underscores U.S. ability and willingness to deal with change in a diverse world, attacking problems of economic justice, human rights, fairer relations among nations, resolution of possible conflicts.
- Date Issued:
- 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden during the Prime Minister's official visit. Obama describes the close relationship which exists between the United Kingdom and the U.S. He details the topics of conversation including the war in Afghanistan, Iran's nuclear program and embargo, NATO capabilities, Syrian violence, African economic development, and the world economic situation. Cameron echos Obama's remarks. Question and answer concludes the session.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Carter says the trip underscores U.S. ability and willingness to deal with change in a diverse world, attacking problems of economic justice, human rights, fairer relations among nations, resolution of possible conflicts.
- Date Issued:
- 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Renowned sculptor and Michigan State University alumnus John T. Scott, talks about his life and work during a lecture at MSU. On campus to dedicate a piece of his art commissioned for the MSU Main Library, Scott says that his creative process and inspiration comes from "Jazz Thinking". He also talks about art critics, African art and culture, craftsmanship, and the use of color, and motion in his work. Scott is introduced by Susan Bandes, Director of Kresge Art Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-06-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection