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Liberian President Remarks
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberia's first woman president and Africa's first elected female head of state, spoke about the accomplishments of her first year in office, the challenges ahead, and fulfilling her promises to the Liberian people. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Aviation Industry
Marion Blakey talked about changes in the aviation industry and the steps that the Federal Aviation Administration is taking to maintain safety. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Disabled Veterans Memorial
Gary Sinise spoke about injured American service personnel and the campaign to build a $65 million memorial site near the U.S. Capitol building to the 3 million living disabled veterans and those who have passed away. Mr. Sinise, who portrayed a disabled veteran in the movie Forest Gump, was recently named spokesman for the Disabled Veterans Life Memorial Foundation. Army Staff Sergeant Bagge spoke about his experiences in Iraq and the sacrifices of disabled veterans. Following their remarks Mr. Sinese answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Poverty and Urban Economic Issues
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talked about urban issues such as poverty, economic insecurity, and education. He also answered questions submitted from the audience on a number of topics including California politics, health care, and transportation issues.
Type: Media
Life of Steve Irwin
Terri and Bindi Irwin, wife and daughter of the late Steve Irwin, talked about his life. Terri Irwin co-hosted her husband's television program "The Crocodile Hunter" until his death on September 4, 2006, from a stingray barb. She spoke about their life together and Steve Irwin's achievements in wildlife and nature conservation. Their eight-year-old daughter Bindi also spoke about her father. Terri Irwin was traveling as an ambassador for the G'Day USA campaign of the Australian tourism department. After their remarks they responded to audience members' questions.
Type: Media
U.S. Policy in Iraq
George McGovern, former U.S. senator, former governor, and 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, talked about his plans for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq. He and co-author William Polk wrote a book, Out of Iraq: A Practical Plan for Withdrawal Now, published by Simon and Schuster. Senator McGovern criticized President Bush and his administration for beginning the war in Iraq, comparing it with the Vietnam War. After his remarks he was joined by Mr. Polk, and they both responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Iraq
Senator Kennedy spoke about U.S. Iraq policy and called for congressional actions to prevent an escalation of U.S. military activity in the country. In his remarks he proposed that Congress consider withholding funds for a troop increase in Iraq and that debates be scheduled on the future of Iraq policy. He also spoke about the Democratic domestic agenda and responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Worker Compensation
Representative Frank, incoming chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, spoke about employment policy and wage compensation. He focused on proposals and initiatives to increase wages and combat what he described as excessive inequality in worker compensation. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Arts and International Relations
Michael Kaiser talked about the role arts played in international relations. Mr. Kaiser, who was working on a major initiative with arts organizations from 22 Arab countries, also talked about how the arts could help produce political and social change around the world. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
State of Journalism
Marvin Kalb talked about the state of journalism and changes in the profession over the past several decades. Among the topics he addressed were the role journalists working in different media, use of new technologies, financial pressures on new organizations, and significant changes in the profession since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media