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Ocean Preservation
Ted Danson talked about threats to the world's oceans posed by overfishing, pollution, and climate change. Topics included destructive fishing that destroys corals and other habitats, unsustainable fishing quotas, and proposals to prevent the decline of oceans, including the need for better fisheries management. Mr. Danson responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Pakistani Elections
Ambassador Mahmud Ali Durrani talked about the elections to be held in Pakistan February 18, 2008. Topics included an overview of the Pakistani government, security set-ups, the role of the Election Commission, the presence of international observers, the process, and the potential impact of the elections. He responded to reporters' questions.
Type: Media
Modernizing the Coast Guard
Admiral Thad Allen outlined plans for reorganizing and modernizing the U.S. Coast Guard to meet growing demands while continuing to honor its past. Topics included illegal immigration and drug trafficking, changes in the Arctic ice cover, radical extremism, changes in maritime markets and technology, and securing cyberspace. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
National Guard and Reserves Operations
The Commission on the National Guard and Reserves released its final report recommending changes to allow the Guard and Reserves to meet current and future national security needs. Topics included creating a sustainable operational reserve, emphasizing the National Guard and Reserve's role in homeland security, and updating employment and family benefits. The participants responded to audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Democratic Party Policy Agenda
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke about the upcoming State of the Union Address and likely Bush administration proposals in the coming year. They talked about their perspectives on the challenges facing the country and their priorities for the second session of the 110th Congress. Topics included economic and energy security, military readiness, and the nation's international reputation. They responded to reporters' questions.
Type: Media
Gulf War POWs
U.S. POWs from the 1991 Gulf War held a news conference to discuss President Bush's veto of the Defense Authorization Act, and the impact of the veto on their court judgment against Iraq for torture during the war. In Acree v. Republic of Iraq, seventeen American POWs who were tortured, beaten, and starved while held captive in Iraq during the Persian Gulf War in 1991 and thirty-seven close family members, who have suffered significant psychological trauma as a result, won a judgment against Saddam Hussein, the Republic of Iraq, and the Iraqi Intelligence Service. They are appealing the…
Type: Media
Hospitality Industry Issues
J.W. Marriott, Jr. talked about his company's roots as well as critical issues facing U.S. businesses and the hospitality industry. Topics included immigration reform and creating a more efficient visa system to encourage more global travel for public diplomacy and trade. Mr. Marriott responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Marriott International was celebrating 80 years since its founding as a root beer stand on 14th Street in Washington, D.C.
Type: Media
Finnish Energy Policy
Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen talked about Finland's views on energy policy. Topics included energy security and relations with Russia, climate change, and Finland's future role in energy policy. He answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
REAL ID Act Regulations
Secretary Chertoff announced the government's decision on regulations about the Real ID program and how states should comply with the Real ID Act, a federally mandated national ID program. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The REAL ID act passed by Congress in 2005 set the first national standards for drivers' licenses and imposed new documentation requirements.
Type: Media
Educational Issues
Secretary Spellings talked about the accomplishments of the No Child Left Behind law and the standards movements in education. She outlined the administration's priorities for 2008 to continue to help raise student achievement.
Type: Media