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- President Obama speaks with reporters and responds to questions following the conclusion of the NATO Summit in Wales. Obama says there is unanimous agreement in NATO that there must be immediate action addressing the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Obama says the goal is to "degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL" because they pose a threat to the international alliance. He also speaks about the ceasefire in Ukraine and the need to protect member nations from aggression.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. He outlines a global response to combating the the radical group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and says he will continue to work with a broad coalition to "dismantle this network of death." He insists the U.S. will not put troops on the ground but instead work with local authorities. Obama acknowledges that the U.S. continues to work through its own racial and ethnic tensions, citing the preceding summer conflict in Ferguson, Missouri, between police and the African-American community. He also speaks briefly about other global issues, mentioning Russia's intervention in Ukraine, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers a statement about events unfolding in Ukraine and reaffirms the United States will continue to coordinate closely with European allies and communicate directly with the Russian government. He declares the Ukrainian people have a right to self determination. Held in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama holds a press conference with President Nieto of Mexio and Prime Minister Harper of Canada. Obama, Nieto and Harper speak to the press following their trilateral North American Leaders Summit meeting. Nieto introduces Obama and speaks on preserving the monarch butterfly, reinforcement of citizen security, and economic relationships of the North American countries, summarizing the discussions held at the Summit meeting. Obama speaks about expanding the North American trade market, developing educational relations, and critiques the Venezuelan and Ukrainian governments. Harper thanks Nieto for the hospitality of Mexico, and discusses NAFTA, the government of Ukraine, and goes on to speak about hosting the Summit meeting next year. Nieto and Harper speak via translation. Economic questions are asked by reporters.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-02-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama provides an update on the strength of U.S. economy as well as America's position on the situations in Syria, Iraq and Ukraine then responds to reporters' questions. He says that ISIS poses an immediate threat to Iraq and that a regional coalition is needed to meet the threat. He also says Russia is responsible for the instability in Ukraine. Obama remains hopeful Congress will act on an immigration bill.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. He outlines a global response to combating the the radical group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and says he will continue to work with a broad coalition to "dismantle this network of death." He insists the U.S. will not put troops on the ground but instead work with local authorities. Obama acknowledges that the U.S. continues to work through its own racial and ethnic tensions, citing the preceding summer conflict in Ferguson, Missouri, between police and the African-American community. He also speaks briefly about other global issues, mentioning Russia's intervention in Ukraine, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama provides an update on the strength of U.S. economy as well as America's position on the situations in Syria, Iraq and Ukraine then responds to reporters' questions. He says that ISIS poses an immediate threat to Iraq and that a regional coalition is needed to meet the threat. He also says Russia is responsible for the instability in Ukraine. Obama remains hopeful Congress will act on an immigration bill.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks with reporters and responds to questions following the conclusion of the NATO Summit in Wales. Obama says there is unanimous agreement in NATO that there must be immediate action addressing the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Obama says the goal is to "degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL" because they pose a threat to the international alliance. He also speaks about the ceasefire in Ukraine and the need to protect member nations from aggression.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama holds a press conference with President Nieto of Mexio and Prime Minister Harper of Canada. Obama, Nieto and Harper speak to the press following their trilateral North American Leaders Summit meeting. Nieto introduces Obama and speaks on preserving the monarch butterfly, reinforcement of citizen security, and economic relationships of the North American countries, summarizing the discussions held at the Summit meeting. Obama speaks about expanding the North American trade market, developing educational relations, and critiques the Venezuelan and Ukrainian governments. Harper thanks Nieto for the hospitality of Mexico, and discusses NAFTA, the government of Ukraine, and goes on to speak about hosting the Summit meeting next year. Nieto and Harper speak via translation. Economic questions are asked by reporters.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-02-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers a statement about events unfolding in Ukraine and reaffirms the United States will continue to coordinate closely with European allies and communicate directly with the Russian government. He declares the Ukrainian people have a right to self determination. Held in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection