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Title: Richard Gephardt tells the Democratic National Convention that he expects to retrieve the Speaker of the House gavel from Newt Gingrich
Creator: Gephardt, Richard A. (Richard Andrew), 1941-
Date: 1996-08-26
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Rep. Richard Gephardt [D-MO] tells the Democratic National Convention that he expects to retrieve the Speaker of the House gavel from Newt Gingrich.

Title: Representative John W. McCormack from Massachusetts is sworn in as Speaker of the House
Creator: McCormack, John W., 1891-1980
Date: 1962-01-10
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: John W. McCormack thanks those who voted for him as Speaker of the House and is sworn in as Speaker of the House.

Title: President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China speak to reporters during a joint press conference at the White House
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2015-09-25
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China speak to reporters during a joint press conference at the White House. Topics include House Speaker John Boehner's (R-OH) decision to resign, cyber-security, environmental issues, economic growth, and relations between the two powers. Xi's remarks are interpreted into English. Reporters from U.S. and Chinese media ask questions of the presidents. Ends abruptly.

Title: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the White House daily briefing
Creator: Trump, Donald, 1946-
Date: 2019-01-03
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: In his first appearance in the White House Briefing Room, president Trump congratulates Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on being elected speaker of the House. Trump also talks about his demand that the U.S. Congress fund a border wall and says that Americans support the construction of a wall. Brandon Judd, Art Del Cueto and Hector Garza from the National Border Patrol Council, express support for the president and say that walls are effective for security. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders...
Show moreIn his first appearance in the White House Briefing Room, president Trump congratulates Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on being elected speaker of the House. Trump also talks about his demand that the U.S. Congress fund a border wall and says that Americans support the construction of a wall. Brandon Judd, Art Del Cueto and Hector Garza from the National Border Patrol Council, express support for the president and say that walls are effective for security. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders introduces President Trump.
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Title: Robert Livingston says he will not stand for Speaker of the House
Creator: Livingston, Robert L., 1943-
Date: 1998-12-19
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Rep. Robert Livingston says he will not stand for Speaker of the House, that he will resign from Congress, and suggests that President Clinton should also resign.

Title: Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) announces his resignation as speaker and as a U.S. Representative from Ohio's 8th District
Creator: Boehner, John, 1949-
Date: 2015-10-29
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) announces his resignation as speaker and as a U.S. Representative from Ohio's 8th District. Boehner describes his life before becoming a politician and lists his successes as speaker of the house, including passing comprehensive entitlement reform, keeping taxes from being raised, and improving the lives of people in the Washington D.C. area. Boehner congratulates his successor Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin and tells him that "...if you just do the right...
Show moreSpeaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) announces his resignation as speaker and as a U.S. Representative from Ohio's 8th District. Boehner describes his life before becoming a politician and lists his successes as speaker of the house, including passing comprehensive entitlement reform, keeping taxes from being raised, and improving the lives of people in the Washington D.C. area. Boehner congratulates his successor Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin and tells him that "...if you just do the right things for the right reasons, good things will happen."
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Title: Paul Ryan (R-WI) accepts the position of Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Creator: Ryan, Paul, 1970-
Date: 2015-10-29
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Paul Ryan (R-WI) accepts the position of Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, following John Boehner's resignation. In his acceptance speech, Ryan thanks his family and former Speaker Boehner, urges acceptance of new house members despite their lack of experience, and encourages cooperation in the house between the Republicans and Democratic. Following his remarks, Ryan takes the oath of office as administered by Dean of the House of Representatives, John Conyers (D-MI).

Title: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Ohio
Creator: Trump, Donald, 1946-
Date: 2018-08-04
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks about the economy, border security, trade policy, and the news media. Trump predicts there will be a "red wave" in the coming election midterms and voices his support for Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), who is running for the House Speaker position that will be vacant upon Paul Ryan's (R-WS) retirement. He also endorses Republican Ohio state senator Troy Balderson, who is running for Ohio's 12th congressional district. Held in Columbus, Ohio.

Title: Speaker of the U.S. House John Boehner (R-OH) announces the election of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as the new Speaker of the House
Creator: Boehner, John, 1949-
Date: 2015-10-29
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Speaker of the U.S. House John Boehner (R-OH) announces the election of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as the new Speaker of the House.

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