President Barack Obama holds a press conference and talks about the latest development in the fight against ISIS
President Barack Obama holds a press conference and talks about the latest steps to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Iraqi Army successes with coalition forces, and intelligence material acquired from recaptured towns. He also discusses current efforts to halt the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, and answers questions from the press about ISIL, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, allegations that the U.S. paid a "ransom" to Iran for the release of Americans prisoners and his record on commuting prison sentences. Held at the Pentagon in Alexandria, VA.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 2016-08-04
- Speakers
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Obama, Barack
- Reporters
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Mason, Jeff (Journalist)
Bruce, Mary (Jouralist)
Lederman, Josh (Journalist)
Starr, Barbara (Journalist)
Korte, Gregory
Miklaszewski, Jim
- Subjects
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Trump, Donald, 1946-
IS (Organization)
Americans
Armed Forces
Clemency
Combined operations (Military science)
Presidents--Election
Prisoners
Terrorism--Prevention--International cooperation
Iran
Iraq
United States
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 01:04:00
- Venue Note
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Recorded 2016 August 4
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 36771
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b12497963
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