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- President George W. Bush speaks to an audience of Marines and Marine families at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. He calls Operation Iraqi Freedom a fierce struggle to protect the world from weapons of mass destruction and the misdeeds of Iraqi war criminals, who have put their own citizens at risk. Bush adds that the American armed forces have performed brilliantly, and that their mission will not be over until Iraq is free.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-04-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks to supporters at a campaign fund raising event in Washington, DC. Obama outlines the accomplishments of his administration including the Health Care Act, the auto company rescue, the student loan program, revoking "Don't ask, don't tell", ending U.S. involvement in Iraq, the destruction of al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden, and the creation of the new consumer financial protection agency. Obama speaks about challenges ahead that were decades in the making and that will take years to fix. Held at the Capital Hilton Hotel.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-01-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks at a campaign rally at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. Obama encourages the listeners to register to vote then recounts his administration's record of accomplishments of preserving the auto industry, lowering taxes, passing Obamacare, and ending the Iraq and Afghan wars. He describes his plans for a second term and criticizes Romney-Ryan proposals for ending Medicare, privatizing Social Security, and expanding defense spending in spite of budget issues.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In his final State of the Union address, President George W. Bush focuses on the U.S. economy and the War on Terror. Acknowledging that the U.S. economy is slowing, Bush urges Congress to hasten passage of his economic stimulus plan, which includes tax rebates for individuals and corporations. On the foreign policy front, Bush cautions against withdrawing U.S. troops from the Middle East prematurely and says the country must stay the course in its war on terrorists. He also says that adversaries in Iraq have been hit hard, but that "tough fighting is ahead".
- Date Issued:
- 2008-01-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks on the sacrifice of America's military personnel during a Memorial Day address at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. Obama recounts a number of examples of friendship and sacrifice by U.S. troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. He is introduced by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-05-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In his first State of the Union address, President Barack Obama promises to make job growth his top priority and asks the U.S. Congress to jump start the ailing economy by enacting a new round of economic stimulus spending, aimed at helping small business and repairing the nation's infrastructure. He also urges bipartisan support for his health care reform package and claims some success in the war on terrorism.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-01-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks to the Grand National Assembly in Istanbul, Turkey. President Obama discusses the strong friendship the United States and Turkey have developed over the past 60 years. Obama hopes that the United States and Turkey can work together to fight the economic crisis through closer ties of commerce and trade. Obama also addresses clean energy, the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and Iraq.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-04-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to troops at Fort Bliss, Texas on the two-year anniversary of the end of the combat mission in Iraq. Obama declares that part of ending wars responsibly requires standing with and supporting those who have served. He pays tribute to the soldiers from Bliss who have served and those who will not return. Obama announces a new executive order on mental health services for veterans as well as hiring programs that have found jobs for over 100,000 veterans.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-08-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush speaks at the Republican Party Dinner in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. President Bush discusses the country's improving economy, America's dependence on foreign oil and the technologies being made available to end this, a new bill for prescription drugs in medicare, education, and the war in Iraq. Bush then answers questions from the audience.
- Date Issued:
- 2006-02-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In a speech from the Oval Office, President Barack Obama announces the end of combat operations in Iraq. He speaks about the significance of a transition period as control is returned to the Iraqi government, challenges that still remain for Iraq and the U.S., and the nature of new U.S. commitments to Iraq. The President also praises U.S. military personnel who have served in the war and highlights the toll the war has taken on Iraqi civilians.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-08-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection