U.S. President Barack Obama nominates Solicitor General Elena Kagan for the U.S. Supreme Court
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.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 2010-05-10
- Speakers
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Obama, Barack
Kagan, Elena, 1960-
- Subjects
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United States. Supreme Court
Stevens, John Paul, 1920-2019
Kagan, Elena, 1960-
Courts
Families
Forensic orations
Judges--Selection and appointment
United States
Washington (D.C.)
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:14:06
- Venue Note
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Recorded at White House East Room, May 10, 2010.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 16224
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b8191753
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