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- President George W. Bush begins his remarks in Spanish as he celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with guests on the South Lawn of the White House. Bush recognizes the contributions made by Hispanic Americans, citing their culture and strong values for community. Bush talks about improving the education and financial system, providing the example of hard-working Hispanic Americans as a cause worth fighting for. Bush often interjects Spanish phrases into his speech, including "El sueño Americano es por todos," (The American dream is for all). This recording ends with the conclusion of President Bush's remarks.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-10-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bush speaks with French President Sarkozy and European Commission President Barroso on the global financial crisis, during a meeting held at Camp David. Bush says, in the interconnected world, it is essential for the nations to solve the crisis together. President Sarkozy, speaking through an interpreter, calls for a summit, between the G8 and G5 nations, in order to find a worldwide solution to old, failed regulations. Sarkozy says, "We live in the 21st century, but we continue to apply 20th century rules." President Barroso says that the financial system's basic principles, regulations, and institutions need reform.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush hosts the summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C.. President Bush explained how the summit was organized, focusing on which countries were invited and what their tasks would be. Bush says the nations agreed that the financial markets need to be more transparent and accountable, so that investors can understand the true value of the assets they purchase. Bush explains that there will be more meetings of this sort as the nations progress, but he will no longer the U.S. President to attend them. Bush wishes President-elect Obama on his future work within the summit meetings.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-11-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama announces the nomination of Richard Cordray to be Director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and commends Elizabeth Warren for her work in setting up the bureau. Obama recounts the causes of the current recession, describes new laws to prevent financial misconduct and eliminate taxpayer bailout of large financial institutions. Obama also describes Cordray's credentials and praises him.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-07-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- At a ceremony in the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, President Barack H. Obama talks about the need for Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act before signing the bill into law. He describes the bill as containing the most sweeping reforms of the American financial system since the Great Depression and the strongest consumer protections in history. Obama provides examples of citizens who were hurt by predatory lending practices and declares that the days of the bank bailout and too big to fail are over.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama gives remarks following an Oval Office meeting with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and members of the Senate Banking and House Financial Services Committees. President Obama discusses the need to transform the regulatory system to meet the new century's financial structure. Obama calls the day's meeting a "critical first step" to restoring financial accountability.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-02-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Obama talks about the state of the economy, recalls the origins of the recession and describes the progress made during his sixteen months in office. He defends his focus on education, infrastructure, health insurance coverage, reforming Wall Street, innovation and global competitiveness. He criticizes Republican efforts to stop his initiatives and suggests that the mid-term elections present an opportunity for voters repudiate Republican efforts.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-06-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- At a ceremony in the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, President Barack H. Obama talks about the need for Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act before signing the bill into law. He describes the bill as containing the most sweeping reforms of the American financial system since the Great Depression and the strongest consumer protections in history. Obama provides examples of citizens who were hurt by predatory lending practices and declares that the days of the bank bailout and too big to fail are over.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama gives remarks following an Oval Office meeting with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and members of the Senate Banking and House Financial Services Committees. President Obama discusses the need to transform the regulatory system to meet the new century's financial structure. Obama calls the day's meeting a "critical first step" to restoring financial accountability.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-02-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush begins his remarks in Spanish as he celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with guests on the South Lawn of the White House. Bush recognizes the contributions made by Hispanic Americans, citing their culture and strong values for community. Bush talks about improving the education and financial system, providing the example of hard-working Hispanic Americans as a cause worth fighting for. Bush often interjects Spanish phrases into his speech, including "El sueño Americano es por todos," (The American dream is for all). This recording ends with the conclusion of President Bush's remarks.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-10-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection