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Global Impact of Jazz
Musician, and 10-time Grammy Award-winner Herbie Hancock spoke about his experiences in jazz and the "positive impact that this form of American classical music has played in shaping the world". Mr. Hancock performed musical excerpts of some of his compositions during his speech. He also answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Former Representative Hamilton and Former Governor Kean spoke about U.S. policy following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S., the findings of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks, and implementing recommendations made by the commission. They had often been critical of government efforts to address lessons learned from the attacks and urged lawmakers to improve efforts to address the commission's findings. They responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
September 11 Investigation Campaign
On the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, family members of victims called for a new investigation into the attacks. Participants also talked about the release of a film 9/11: Press for Truth and recent research on potential government involvement in the attacks or negligence in efforts to find the truth about various aspects of the attacks. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
National Security and Foreign Policy
Senator Biden, ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, talked about the need to rethink America's future security. Five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Senator Biden critiqued the Bush administration's performance and outlined his own comprehensive approach to homeland security and vision for restoring what he calls America's "place in the world." He also criticized the war in Iraq. After his presentation he responded to written questions from audience members.
Type: Media
Hurricane Katrina
Mercatus Center scholars talked about their research analyzing the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. One year after the hurricane and the severe flooding from broken levees devastated New Orleans, they described serious homeland security shortcomings. They and others discussed the crucial lessons learned for preparedness and response and the implications for other communities. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. Dr. Peter Boettke was the project director for "Crisis, Preparedness, and Response in the Wake of Katrina…
Type: Media
Indonesian Foreign Policy
Indonesian Ambassador Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat talked about Indonesia's role as the world's largest Muslim nation in efforts to combat international terrorism and its policies toward North Korea and Iran. He also talked about the political climate in Indonesia, the impact of economic growth on democratic movements, and relations with the international community. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Mexican Political Outlook
Arturo Sarukhan, international affairs coordinator and spokesman for the Mexican Partido Accion Nacional (PAN) presidential candidate, Felipe Calderon, talked about the Mexican presidential election results, the Mexican political outlook, current legal challenges to and public protests over the narrow results, and the future agenda of a Calderon administration. He also responded to questions from members of the press in the audience.
Type: Media
National Energy Policy
Governor Pataki spoke about U.S. energy policy, dependence on fossil fuels, promoting investment in alternative energy sources, and stresses on the global oil market. He also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Federal Media Shield Legislation
Senator Lugar and Representative Pence spoke at a joint appearance addressing the need for federal media shield legislation. They were cosponsors of the Free Flow of Information Act, or Media Shield bill. If passed, the bill would set national standards that must be met before a federal entity may subpoena a member of the news media in any government criminal or civil case. They also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. The luncheon also commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Freedom on Information Act, which was enacted by Congress in July, 1966.
Type: Media
Combatting Islamic Terrorism
Sen. Rick Santorum spoke about America's war against "Islamic fascism," including its roots and influence in Iraq and Iran. He addressed the need to combat the roots of terrorism through public diplomacy and foreign aid, and the promotion of democracy and religious freedom. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media