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Admiral Mike Mullen on U.S. National Security
Admiral Mike Mullen spoke about national security challenges. AMong the topics he addressed were U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Iranian nuclear aspirations, and revitalizing the armed forces after several years of war. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Smithsonian Institution and New Technology
Smithsonian Institution Secretary Wayne Clough talked about how the Smithsonian Institution is using new technology. Following his remarks he answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Regulatory Reform
Robert Herz delivered remarks on regulatory reform in the financial markets. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Stan Kasten on Washington Nationals Baseball Team
Stan Kasten, who helped build the Atlanta Braves' dynasty and is trying to do the same with the Washington Nationals baseball team, spoke at a National Press Club luncheon. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Kasten is president of the Nationals, now in their fifth season in the nation's capital. The Nats are in last place in the National League's Eastern Division, though Kasten has preached patience as the team builds up its farm system, the same method he used with the Braves before they ran off an unprecedented 14 consecutive division titles.
Type: Media
Protests in Iran
: Iran's former crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, an advocate of a campaign for civil disobedience against the clerical regime, spoke about recent events and protests in Iran. He advocated a secular, parliamentary, and democratic political system in Iran. He also warned that the defeat of the movement protesting the outcome of presidential elections would not only threaten global stability but could lead to nuclear war. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Marine Corps Operations
Gen. Conway delivered the luncheon address to the National Press Club. He talked about the role of the Marine Corp in the modern Armed Forces, specifically in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the military conditions in Pakistan. He answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Professional Journalism
David Simon, journalist and creator of the HBO drama, The Wire, spoke about the future of professional journalism. Among the topics he addressed were his own experiences as a beat reporter for the Baltimore Sun, the state of the newspaper industry, and media ethics. Mr. Simon answered questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Cheney Remarks at Gerald Ford Journalism Awards
Vice President Dick Cheney spoke and answered questions during the annual journalism awards presentation luncheon for the Gerald R. Ford Foundation. Among the topics he addressed were interrogation techniques authorized by the Bush administration for detained prisoners, criticisms of the Bush administration's policy toward Iraq, the bankruptcy filed General Motors, and the future legality of same-sex marriages.
Type: Media
Secretary Duncan on Education Economic Stimulus Funds
Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke on education reform and how the Education Department would use economic stimulus funds. Among the topics he addressed were improving student performance, making schools more competitive, and infrastructure improvements. He also responded to questions.
Type: Media
Diabetes Research
Actor and advocate Mary Tyler Moore spoke about her work on behalf of diabetes research, prevention and education. She and other representatives of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation talked about the need for further funding, new developments in research, clinical trials being done, and the development of an artificial pancreas. Following their remarks they answered questions submitted by members of the audience. Topics included diabetes management, research, and Ms. Moore's acting career.
Type: Media