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- President Obama discusses sexual assault in the military during a meeting with Vice President Biden, Secretary of Defense Hagel, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dempsey and the service secretaries, service chiefs, and senior enlisted advisers. Obama says he is furious with the behavior of those perpetrating sexual assault against their fellow service members, says they need to be held accountable and face consequences, and says the victims need justice.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-05-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Lisa Marie Iat from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe opens the ceremony for the signing of the Tribal Law and Order Act with a wrenching description of a crime perpetrated against her and explains how the Act will help victims like her see justice done. President Barack H. Obama speaks about the need for the Act and explains how the law gives tribal authorities greater responsibility for prosecuting and punishing criminals. Obama also notes the high crime rates on Indian land and explains how the bill will assist tribal authorities.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University interim President John Engler, acting C.E.O. of the U.S. Olympic Committee Susanne Lyons, President and CEO of USA Gymnastics Kerry Perry, and Chair of the U.S. Olympic Committee Athlete's Advisory Council Han Xiao testify before a Senate Commerce subcommittee about changes their institutions have made and will make to protect amateur athletes from abuse. Engler is questioned by the subcommittee about an alleged exchange Engler had with Kaylee Lorincz, an abuse survivor of Larry Nassar, in which Lorincz claims that Engler offered her money to drop her civil suit against MSU. Engler denies this allegation and says that while he did meet with Lorincz without her attorney present, he never offered her money.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks at the conclusion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, held in Hawaii. He talks about trade with Asian-Pacific countries, U.S. policies toward China and Iran, and a recent Republican presidential debate on foreign policy. Obama also says that the allegations of sexual abuse of college football players at Penn State University should cause all institutions to pause and reevaluate their practices and policies.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Olympic gymnasts Jordyn Wieber and Jamie Dantzscher and other atheletes testify about the sexual abuse they suffered. The athletes say that figure skating's governing body ignored them and argue that the United States Olympic Committee is culpable for the sexual abuse gymnasts have suffered because they failed to take action against the perpetrators. The athletes testify before the Senate Commerce Committee chaired by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and respond to questions from Committee members.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-18T00:00:00Z
- 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 Obama speaks to Marines, sailors and their families at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, California. Calling them the "9/11 generation," Obama describes the role Marines played in the early response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and their continued role in protecting the nation. He praises individual Marines and their families for their service. Obama calls on the Marines and sailors to help in the fight against sexual assault within the ranks saying that such assaults are undermining the effectiveness of the military. He talks about steps his administration has taken to help veterans find jobs after their service is completed.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-08-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Olympic gymnasts Jordyn Wieber and Jamie Dantzscher and other atheletes testify about the sexual abuse they suffered. The athletes say that figure skating's governing body ignored them and argue that the United States Olympic Committee is culpable for the sexual abuse gymnasts have suffered because they failed to take action against the perpetrators. The athletes testify before the Senate Commerce Committee chaired by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and respond to questions from Committee members.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Lisa Marie Iat from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe opens the ceremony for the signing of the Tribal Law and Order Act with a wrenching description of a crime perpetrated against her and explains how the Act will help victims like her see justice done. President Barack H. Obama speaks about the need for the Act and explains how the law gives tribal authorities greater responsibility for prosecuting and punishing criminals. Obama also notes the high crime rates on Indian land and explains how the bill will assist tribal authorities.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Short sleeve shirt; cotton; black with white and gray screen printing. Image of López Rivera and seal of the CPDHPR; adult medium
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Midwest Chicano Latino Activism Collection (MICHILAC)