[U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a memorial service for former Speaker of the House Tom Foley (R-WA)].

President Obama speaks at a memorial service for former Speaker of the House Tom Foley (R-WA). Obama says that thanks to Tom Foley, "more children get a head start on success in school and in life, more seniors receive better health care, and more families breathe easier because they know their coun...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Obama, Barack (Speaker)
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Whitehouse.gov, [2013]
Subjects:
Foley, Thomas S. > Death and burial.
Foley, Thomas S. > Anecdotes.
Speeches.
Internet videos.
Genre:
Anecdotes.
Speeches.
Internet videos.
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (8 min., 4 sec.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
Format: Audio Software
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Summary:
President Obama speaks at a memorial service for former Speaker of the House Tom Foley (R-WA). Obama says that thanks to Tom Foley, "more children get a head start on success in school and in life, more seniors receive better health care, and more families breathe easier because they know their country will be there for them in times of need." He tells an anecdote about Foley on the campaign trail in his Washington district and praises Foley's intellect, integrity and, "his ability to find common ground with his colleagues across the aisle." Held in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
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Electronic resource.
Call Number:Voice 21933
Playing Time:00:08:04
System Details:Mode of Access: World Wide Web.
Event Details:
Recorded on Oct. 29, 2013.