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Iranian President Speech
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad talked by videolink from New York City to journalists at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. After his presentation he responded to questions submitted by the journalists. Among the issues he addressed were Iranian nuclear development, Middle East issues, his political future, and his anticipated remarks the United Nations General Assembly the next day. This was the first National Press Club Luncheon conducted by videoconference.
Type: Media
Smithsonian Institution
Cristi·n Samper talked about what he had done in the six months he had been acting secretary of the Smithsonian and outlined his vision for the Smithsonian's future. He talked about public exhibitions, opportunities for research, and the scope of operations of the institution. He also answered questions from reporters in the audience.
Type: Media
American Experience in World War II
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns spoke on "No Ordinary Lives," regarding the American experience in World War II. He talked about his upcoming PBS series The War, that tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. He focused on the universality of the experiences of the participants. He was joined by his co-director and co-producer Lynn Novick in answering questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Policy in Iraq
Senator Carl Levin, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talked about the future U.S. course in Iraq. Senator Levin is a critic of the failure of the Iraqi government to meet key benchmarks toward political reconciliation. He responded to questions following his remarks.
Type: Media
Reducing Risks from Global Imbalances
Dr. Brody talked about health care reform and focused on the viability of health care policies advocated by presidential candidates. He talked about the possible policies that could be implemented to reform the health care system.
Type: Media
Army Manpower and Equipment Needs
General Casey talked about plans to meet the Army's manpower and equipment needs in Iraq and Afghanistan and its responsibilities in the U.S. and around the world. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Presidential Debates
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich talked about methods of improving presidential debates so that they offer thoughtful focus on the issues. He was introduced by Marvin Kalb, who had promoted the idea many years ago. Mr. Gingrich talked about a debate he had with former Governor Mario Cuomo at The Cooper Union in New York City on February 28, 2007, that was inspired by Harold Holzer and his scholarship on the debates of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Gingrich gave examples from historical and contemporary campaigns. He answered questions submitted by members of the audience. The program begins…
Type: Media
Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics
Senator Joe Biden talked about his book Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics, published by Random House. He talked about his family and his experience in public service. Senator Biden also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience about current political issues.
Type: Media
No Child Left Behind Act Reauthorization
House Education Committee Chairman George Miller talked about the future of the No Child Left Behind Act. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Farm Bill
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns talked about the farm bill and agriculture policy. He focused on ways current legislation answered the administration's call for needed reforms. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media