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Interfaith Opposition to Terrorism
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, former Archbishop of Washington, talked about a partnership of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Americans who oppose terrorism. During the luncheon, the Fiqh Council of North America will present a fatwa, or religious edict, against terrorism and declaring that it is Muslims' duty to help prevent terrorism directed at Americans. Imam Muzammil Siddiqi will read the fatwa. Right Reverend Samuel T. Lloyd and Rabbi Jack A. Luxemburg, Temple Beth Ami, Rockville, Maryland together read the Proclamation. Cardinal McCarrick, who since his retirement has been a special envoy…
Type: Media
U.S.-Turkey Relations
Prime Minister Erdogan spoke about relations between the U.S. and Turkey, shared security and economic commitments, as well as the recent vote by the Turkish Parliament to pursue Kurdish terrorist organizations within Iraqi borders. He also answered questions from the audience. Translation into English was performed by an audio translation system.
Type: Media
Federal Budget Priorities
Mr. Obey spoke about appropriation and spending proposals being considered in Congress, as well as requests for supplemental funding for military operations in Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions submited from the audience.
Type: Media
The Future of U.S.-U.N. Relations
Ambassador Khalilzad talked about the role of the United States in the United Nations. Topics included the war in Iraq, terrorist groups, stabilizing Afghanistan, sanctions on Iran, the crisis in Darfur, and global climate change. After his presentation he responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Blue Skies, No Fences
Lynne Cheney talked about her book Blue Skies, No Fences: A Memoir of Childhood and Family, published by Pocket Books. She talked about her habit of writing stories as gifts for family members. The emphasis of her memoir is on the decades after World War II. She shared many stories about her and her husband's ancestors, her childhood, growing up in Wyoming, and the fears generated by the Cold War. After her presentation she responded to questions submitted by audience members. Mrs. Cheney's husband, Vice President Richard Cheney, was present in the audience. This program ends abruptly and is…
Type: Media
Globalization and the World Bank
Robert Selleck, recently-elected president of the World Bank, talked about development projects to help poor nations, ways in which globalization has changed the world, poverty as a continuing problem, environmental threats, the United Nations millennium goals, malaria and other diseases, and contributions to the World Bank. After his presentation, Mr. Selleck responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Mayoral Accountability in Education
District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty talked about his school reform legislation for bringing excellence and accountability into every classroom of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Type: Media
Congressional Fiscal Discipline
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer talked about the Democrats' efforts to restore fiscal responsibility in government to ensure America's prosperity. Topics included children's health insurance, legislation vetoed by President Bush, tax reform, and the budget deficit. After his presentation he responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Travel Abroad
Pauline Frommer talked about travel in the post September 11 world. She was the guest speaker at the presentation of the 2007 Eric A. Friedheim Travel Journalism Awards. Pauline Frommer is the author of the Pauline Frommer's Travel Guides series.
Type: Media
Democracy and the Press
Katie Couric, anchor and managing editor of "The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric," was joined on stage by Marvin Kalb and discussed the relation between democracy and the press in the first installment of the 2007-2008 Kalb Report series.
Type: Media