U.S. President Obama speaks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in Reno, NV
President Obama speaks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in Reno, NV. Obama acknowledges the service members who were victims in the recent Aurora, CO theater shooting. He defends his foreign policy record saying he has kept his promise to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan responsibly and suggesting the resources used for the wars need to be used for "nation building" in the U.S. Obama recounts the programs and services for veterans his administration either initiated or protected. Obama is introduced by Richard DeNoyer, VFW Commander in Chief.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 2012-07-23
- Speakers
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Obama, Barack
- Hosts
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DeNoyer, Richard
- Broadcasters
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C-SPAN (Television network)
- Contributors
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. National Convention (113th : 2012 : Reno, Nev.)
- Subjects
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Afghan War (2001-2021)
Iraq War (2003-2011)
Diplomatic relations
Veterans--Services for
Victims of violent crimes
Colorado--Aurora
Iraq
United States
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:34:29
- Venue Note
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Broadcast on C-SPAN, July 23, 2012.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 17233
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b9629616
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