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Title: U.S. President George Bush speaks to support the nomination of Clarence Thomas for Justice of the Supreme Court in his weekly radio address
Creator: Bush, George, 1924-2018
Date: 1991-09-07
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Segment of the President's weekly radio address dedicated to supporting the nomination of Clarence Thomas for Justice of the Supreme Court.

Title: Part of the U.S. Senate debate on the Clarence Thomas appointment to the United States Supreme Court centering on the validity of the testimony of Anita Hill
Date: 1991-10-15
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Part of the Senate debate on the Clarence Thomas appointment to the United States Supreme Court, centering on the validity of the testimony of Professor Anita Hill, her treatment by the Senate, and the publicity given to her testimony.

Title: U.S. President George Bush announces the success of negotiation between Republicans and Democrats on the Civil Rights Act of 1991
Creator: Bush, George, 1924-2018
Date: 1991-10-25
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Press conference begins with announcement that the Senate will send him a civil rights bill he is willing to sign. Talks also about the Middle East, capital gains tax cut, job intensive legislative proposals, the confirmation process for appointees, the budget, sexual harassment.

Title: Opening day of confirmation hearings for Judge Clarence Thomas
Creator: Thomas, Clarence, 1948-
Date: 1991-09-10
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Opening day of confirmation hearings for Judge Thomas. This begins with his formal statement and questions by the Senate Judiciary Chairman Joseph Biden (D-Del). Thomas speaks of his career up to this point and Biden asks questions about his inerpretation of Natural Law.

Title: U.S. President Ronald Reagan announces his nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor for the position Supreme Court justice
Creator: Reagan, Ronald
Date: 1981-07-07
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Ronald Reagan announces his nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor for the position Supreme Court justice. Reagan addresses the question of whether or not he would nominate a woman and explains why O'Connor was the best choice regardless of gender. Following the announcement U.S. Attorney General William Smith answers questions from the audience. Smith says Reagan is satisfied with O'Connor's stance on abortion, and Smith insists that she was chosen based on her qualifications and not...
Show morePresident Ronald Reagan announces his nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor for the position Supreme Court justice. Reagan addresses the question of whether or not he would nominate a woman and explains why O'Connor was the best choice regardless of gender. Following the announcement U.S. Attorney General William Smith answers questions from the audience. Smith says Reagan is satisfied with O'Connor's stance on abortion, and Smith insists that she was chosen based on her qualifications and not her political ideals, then comments on how the decision was made to nominate O'Connor.
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Title: U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
Date: 2018-09-27
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh responds to questions before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and defends himself against allegations that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford at a house party in Maryland when they were teenagers. Rachel Mitchell, head of the Maricopa County, Arizona, Special Victims Division, questions Kavanaugh on behalf of the Republican committee members. Kavanaugh denies Ford's allegations says that if the committee wants an FBI investigation, he will...
Show moreSupreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh responds to questions before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and defends himself against allegations that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford at a house party in Maryland when they were teenagers. Rachel Mitchell, head of the Maricopa County, Arizona, Special Victims Division, questions Kavanaugh on behalf of the Republican committee members. Kavanaugh denies Ford's allegations says that if the committee wants an FBI investigation, he will comply. He also answers questions about his alcohol consumption and his sexual behavior. Senator Graham charges the Democrats with playing political games.
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama and newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan speak at a White House reception
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2010-08-06
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack H. Obama and Justice Elena Kagan speak at a White House reception in honor of Justice Kagan following her confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. Obama recounts Kagan’s career and describes her outstanding character. Kagan thanks the many people involved in her nomination and calls her appointment both an honor and an obligation.

Title: U.S. President George Bush nominates Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court
Creator: Bush, George, 1924-2018
Date: 1991-07-01
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: U.S. President George Bush introduces his nominee for associate justice of the Supreme Court (replacing Thurgood Marshall), Clarence Thomas. Bush answers reporters' questions on a variety of issues.

Title: U.S. President Donald Trump talks about the upcoming FBI investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Creator: Trump, Donald, 1946-
Date: 2018-09-29
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Donald Trump talks about the upcoming F.B.I. investigation into allegations of sexual assault made against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Trump says that he believes that the F.B.I. has "free rein" in the investigation and reiterates his belief that Kavanaugh is a "high quality person." Trump also asserts that the way the Democrats have acted during the Kavanaugh hearings will help the Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump's comments are made...
Show morePresident Donald Trump talks about the upcoming F.B.I. investigation into allegations of sexual assault made against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Trump says that he believes that the F.B.I. has "free rein" in the investigation and reiterates his belief that Kavanaugh is a "high quality person." Trump also asserts that the way the Democrats have acted during the Kavanaugh hearings will help the Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump's comments are made outside of the White House just prior to boarding Marine One for a campaign rally in West Virginia.
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama discusses the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2016-02-13
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: United States President Barack Obama discusses the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Obama talks about Scalia's career and personal life and declares his intent to nominate a new Supreme Court Justice.

Title: Palo Alto University professor Christine Blasey Ford testifies before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Date: 2018-09-27
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Professor Christine Blasey Ford responds to questions before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee where she has testified that U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a house party in Maryland when they were both teenagers. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) chairs the committee. Rachel Mitchell, head of the Maricopa County, Arizona, Special Victims Division, questions Blasey Ford on behalf of the Republican committee members. The Democratic Senators ask their own...
Show moreProfessor Christine Blasey Ford responds to questions before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee where she has testified that U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a house party in Maryland when they were both teenagers. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) chairs the committee. Rachel Mitchell, head of the Maricopa County, Arizona, Special Victims Division, questions Blasey Ford on behalf of the Republican committee members. The Democratic Senators ask their own questions. Blasey Ford clarifies her recollections of the alleged assault and is questioned about the reliability of her memory.
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Title: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks about about the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and his replacement
Creator: Schumer, Charles E.
Date: 2018-06-28
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) addresses the body about about the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and about President Trump's potential nominees to replace him. Schumer speculates on the impact a conservative Trump appointee may have on rolling back existing rulings on women's health, the Affordable Care Act, and marriage equality. Schumer reminds the audience about McConnell's purposeful actions to delay hearings on President Obama's nominee until after the...
Show moreSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) addresses the body about about the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and about President Trump's potential nominees to replace him. Schumer speculates on the impact a conservative Trump appointee may have on rolling back existing rulings on women's health, the Affordable Care Act, and marriage equality. Schumer reminds the audience about McConnell's purposeful actions to delay hearings on President Obama's nominee until after the 2016 election and says McConnell should similarly wait until the the new legislature is seated after the 2018 mid-term election.
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama holds a press conference at the conclusion of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2016-02-16
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: United States President Barack Obama holds a press conference at the conclusion of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. Obama talks about some of the agreements reached during the meetings and answers reporter's questions about filling the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy, the 2016 presidential primary contests, the continued conflict in Syria, and ongoing efforts to combat the Islamic State and the Levant (ISIL). Held at Rancho Mirage, California.

Title: Press conference : 24th
Creator: Carter, Jimmy, 1924-
Date: 1978-01-30
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Carter talks about the selection of federal judges and defends the replacement of U.S. attorney David Marston in Philadelphia; he says he would like to have an agreement with Russia against nuclear weapons in space; discusses Israeli settlements in Egypt, 100 percent parity for farmers, a tax cut and reducing the federal deficit and putting unemployed back to work.

Title: U.S. President Barack Obama announces his nomination of three candidates for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2013-06-04
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Obama announces his nomination of three candidates for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Obama charges that the Senate has deliberately refused to bring previous nominations to a vote and challenges the body to act quickly. The nominees are: Cornelia T.L. Pillard, a law professor; Patricia Ann Millett, an appellate lawyer; and Robert L. Wilkins, a federal district judge.

Title: U.S. President Barack Obama nominates Solicitor General Elena Kagan for the U.S. Supreme Court
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2010-05-10
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama introduces current Solicitor General Elena Kagan as his nominee to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court. Obama praises Justice Stevens then describes Kagan's strengths. Kagan talks about the role the Court plays in our system, praises Justice Stevens, describes her appearances before the Court as Solicitor General, thanks her staff, and talks about her parents.

Title: Interview with former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Thomas E. Brennan
Creator: Brennan, Thomas E., 1929-2018
Date: 1991
Collection: Interviews with Michigan State Supreme Court Justices
Description: Part 1: Michigan Supreme Court Justice Thomas E. Brennan talks about his family history, his father and mother, attending Catholic school, and the University of Detroit Law School, opening his own law practice, being elected to the Common Pleas Court, being appointed to the Circuit Court by Governor Romney in 1963, being elected to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1966, and becoming Chief Justice in 1969. Brennan says that practicing law prepared him well for the rigors of being a judge. ...
Show morePart 1: Michigan Supreme Court Justice Thomas E. Brennan talks about his family history, his father and mother, attending Catholic school, and the University of Detroit Law School, opening his own law practice, being elected to the Common Pleas Court, being appointed to the Circuit Court by Governor Romney in 1963, being elected to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1966, and becoming Chief Justice in 1969. Brennan says that practicing law prepared him well for the rigors of being a judge. Justice Brennan also discusses what he calls "the myth of non-partisanship, the nature of democracy, the political nature of the selection of Chief Justice, the notion of representation in a democracy, the nature of leadership, the establishment of the State Appellate Defenders Office, the creation of the State Bar Grievance Board in 1969, the election process for judges in the Detroit area, the establishment of a Criminal division of the Detroit District Court, economic stability, civil disorder, and the 1967 race riots in Detroit. Part 2: Michigan Supreme Court Justice Thomas Brennan talks about judicial activism and the prospective vs. retrospective changing of Common Law, using humor in writing court opinions, and making decisions by law or by conscience in a judicial context and whether his Catholicism is an issue in performing his public duties. Brennan also discusses the controversy surrounding his founding of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing and the school's mission of offering practical scholarship to a broad and diverse study body. Part 3: Michigan Supreme Court Justice Thomas E. Brennan talks about a case concerning the apportionment of the Michigan Legislature in the 1970s, having his portrait presented to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1980, and his activities since leaving the court in 1973.
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Title: Interview with former Michigan Surpreme Court Justice Lawrence B. Lindemer
Creator: Lindemer, Lawrence, 1921-
Date: 1990-10-04
Collection: Interviews with Michigan State Supreme Court Justices
Description: Michigan Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Lindemer discusses the judicial selection process and his own appointment to the Court after the death of Justice Thomas M. Kavanagh. Lindemer also talks about the inner workings of the Court and the court system, including the philosophical and geographical differences among the justices, judicial activism, the importance of face to face communication and collegiality in the judicial process, the effects of the 1974 elections on judicial relations, the...
Show moreMichigan Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Lindemer discusses the judicial selection process and his own appointment to the Court after the death of Justice Thomas M. Kavanagh. Lindemer also talks about the inner workings of the Court and the court system, including the philosophical and geographical differences among the justices, judicial activism, the importance of face to face communication and collegiality in the judicial process, the effects of the 1974 elections on judicial relations, the overall power of the Court, and the effect on justices of John Swainson's resignation in 1975. Lindemer reviews legal and social issues confronted by the Court during his tenure, including double jeopardy, taxation, sentencing guidelines, and workers compensation.
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Title: Interview with former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Otis Milton Smith
Creator: Smith, Otis Milton, 1922-1994
Date: 1990-10-23
Collection: Interviews with Michigan State Supreme Court Justices
Description: Michigan Supreme Court Justice Otis M. Smith talks about growing up in Memphis, Tenn, his family history, working multiple jobs to pay for college, serving in the U.S. military during World War II, entering law school after the war, and his early professional jobs. Smith says that from a very early age he was filled with a burning desire to succeed in life and to make his mark. Smith also discusses the judicial selection process, his own appointment to the Michigan Supreme Court, the...
Show moreMichigan Supreme Court Justice Otis M. Smith talks about growing up in Memphis, Tenn, his family history, working multiple jobs to pay for college, serving in the U.S. military during World War II, entering law school after the war, and his early professional jobs. Smith says that from a very early age he was filled with a burning desire to succeed in life and to make his mark. Smith also discusses the judicial selection process, his own appointment to the Michigan Supreme Court, the geographic makeup of the Court during his tenure, selection of a Chief Justice, and the interaction of the Justices. He then goes on to discuss his colleagues, including Justices Gene Black, Harry Kelly, John Dethmers, George Edwards, Theodore Souris, Thomas Kavanagh, Michael O'Hara and Paul Adams. Smith speaks eloquently of the serious nature of conducting Court business and discusses his own decision making style, and the issues he dealt with in cases such as Scholle versus Hare, the People versus Lochricco, and the Fenestra, Mallory, and Pittsfield Township cases.
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Title: Interview with former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Dennis W. Archer
Creator: Archer, Dennis W.
Date: 1991-06-05
Collection: Interviews with Michigan State Supreme Court Justices
Description: Part 1: Michigan Supreme Court Justice Dennis W. Archer talks about his family history, growing up in Detroit and Cassopolis, MI, teaching, attending the Detroit College of Law, his interest in politics, his nomination to the Michigan Supreme Court and his involvement with the State Bar of Michigan. Justice Archer also discusses his early years on the Court, the role of the Supreme Court, collegiality among the justices, the Cassidy and DiFranco decisions, and the relationship between the...
Show morePart 1: Michigan Supreme Court Justice Dennis W. Archer talks about his family history, growing up in Detroit and Cassopolis, MI, teaching, attending the Detroit College of Law, his interest in politics, his nomination to the Michigan Supreme Court and his involvement with the State Bar of Michigan. Justice Archer also discusses his early years on the Court, the role of the Supreme Court, collegiality among the justices, the Cassidy and DiFranco decisions, and the relationship between the Michigan Supreme Courst and the State Bar of Michigan. Part 2: Michigan Supreme Court Justice Dennis W. Archer talks about the State Bar of Michigan and the State Bar Grievance Board, his activities with the American Bar Association, issues facing African-American lawyers, his own contributions to the court, the selection process for Chief Justice, and the practice of law in Michigan. He ends by appraising his colleagues and presenting his vision for the legal profession in regards ethnic and gender diversity.
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