U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the nation on the potential use of military force against Syria
President Obama addresses the nation on the potential use of military force against Syria in response to Syrian government attacks with chemical weapons on its own civilian population. Obama discusses a proposal by Russia and Syria to turn control of Syrian chemical munitions and stockpiles over to international authorities, the importance of the long-standing international ban on the use of chemical weapons, and the congressional role in authorization of military force. Held in the East Room of the White House.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 2013-09-10
- Speakers
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Obama, Barack
- Subjects
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United States. Congress
Syrian Civil War (Syria : 2011-)
Chemical arms control
Chemical weapons
Diplomatic relations
Military policy
War and emergency powers
Syria
United States
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:15:25
- Venue Note
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Recorded on Sept. 10, 2013.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 19607
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b10194931
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