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- President Barack H. Obama speaks at a campaign fundraiser held at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. He opens by paying tribute to entertainer Al Green by singing a line from the song "Let's stay together." Obama predicts that hard economic times will make his re-election difficult. He recounts a number of his accomplishments including the Affordable Health Care Act. Obama juxtaposes his policies and priorities with those of the Republicans and asks "where do we go from here?" He says that the country is in a race with the rest of the world for jobs and economic growth, but that we won't win by giving tax breaks to the wealthiest and expecting money to trickle down.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-01-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump calls in to "Fox & Friends" to talk about French President Macron's visit, the Iran agreement, and to blame Senator John Tester (D-MT) for derailing his nominee to lead the Veterans Administration. Trump also talks about the 2016 election, former FBI Director James Comey, Hillary Clinton and CNN.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In a speech before the Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Conference, U.S. President Donald Trump thanks Christians for supporting him in the presidential election and promises that his administration will protect religious liberty. Trump also reflects on the accomplishments of his administration, including appointing a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, decreasing the rate of illegal immigration, and pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Accords.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-06-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- United States President Barack Obama campaigns for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He calls on voters to support both Secretary Clinton and Democratic Senate candidate Deborah Ross. Obama recounts the successes of his administration, touts Clinton as the "most qualified candidate for president in history," and that Republican nominee Donald Trump is not equipped to be president. Obama is introduced by UNC student Isabelle Trumble.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump holds a rally in Wisconsin to support Republican candidates. Trump opens the rally by saying that "threats of political violence are an attack on our democracy itself," and encourages politicians to "stop treating political opponents as being orally defective." He also blames the media for encouraging violence and talks about trade, tariffs, the economy, immigration, and crime. Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker and Republican Senate candidate Leah Vukmir also speak.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-10-24T00:00:00Z
- 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 describes the complications associated with the individual sign-up for the Affordable Care Act and apologizes to Americans whose insurance plans are being canceled due to the law. Obama explains that about five percent of the population are at risk of having current policies cancelled because those plans no longer meet the ACA standards for minimum coverage. He says the website is being fixed and is confident everyone will be able to register by the March 2014 deadline. Obama also talks about National Security Agency surveillance of foreign leaders, negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, and the rumor he considered replacing Vice President Biden with Hillary Clinton for the 2012 campaign.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee and tells senators that he felt "mildly nauseous" to think he might have affected the recent presidential election. Comey also defends re-opening the investigation of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 10 days before the election and talks about the investigation of Russian ties to the Trump election campaign. The committee is chaired by Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
- Date Issued:
- 2017-05-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Democratic National Convention. Barack Obama accepts his party's nomination for a second term as President. Obama recalls the first time he spoke at a Democratic Convention, saying that the speech was full of hope and change and that "eight years later, that hope has been tested." He shares a vision for America of opportunity and fairness. Obama balances his optimism with an acknowledgement that the country is facing tough times declaring, "we are moving forward." He sets goals for job creation, education, economic activity, and infrastructure improvement then recounts his administration's successes, especially the Affordable Care Act. Michelle Obama introduces her husband.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee and tells senators that he felt "mildly nauseous" to think he might have affected the recent presidential election. Comey also defends re-opening the investigation of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 10 days before the election and talks about the investigation of Russian ties to the Trump election campaign. The committee is chaired by Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
- Date Issued:
- 2017-05-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection