The featured programs for the Foreign Affairs & Defense Topic http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=876 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 14:04:50 GMT President Obama spoke about a range of U.S. counterterrorism issues including controversial drone strikes, the Guantanamo Bay prison and detention of terrorist suspects, security at diplomatic missions abroad, the role of foreign assistance in international security, and the future role of military force in efforts to counter terrorist threats. During the speech he was heckled by a woman in the audience several times before holding his remarks until she was escorted out. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312917-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a joint press conference.*Topics included the state of U.S.-Turkey relations, war and unrest in Syria, and mutual security issues. President Obama also responded to questions about the Department of Justice's subpoena of press telephone records, and the Internal Revenue Service's scrutiny of conservative non-profit organizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312788-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the IRS audits of non-profit organizations, the Department of Justice and Associated Press phone records, and the Benghazi, Libya talking points. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312735-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to reporters and answered questions on U.S.-U.K. relations. Among the topics they addressed were the future of the European Union, reports that the Internal Revenue Service had targeted conservative groups when reviewing tax-exempt status of organizations, and U.S. government talking points following terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scott Shane talked about his [New York Times] Sunday feature story, "From Spy to Source to Convict," an examination of a former CIA officer in prison for leaking information to a reporter. He detailed the charges against former agent John Kiriakou, a 14-year veteran of the agency who gained notoriety by speaking out against water boarding in an ABC News interview with reporter Brian Ross. Mr. Shane outlined his own involvement as one of the reporters with whom Kiriakou spoke. He said the case was one of six prosecutions during the Obama administration for leaking information to the news media, and that previously only three other prosecutions for leaking information to the press had been prosecuted under the Espionage Act of 1917. He suggested that e-mail and other electronic records have contributed to the increase in cases being brought, and that Attorney General Eric Holder had not exercised prosecutorial discretion to stop the cases from proceeding. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311969-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311969-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sharyl Attkisson talked about the investigation into lthe September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Ms. Attkisson, who had followed the story since the attack occurred, discussed the previous week House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on the attack, State Department official Gregory Hicks' testimony at the hearing, State Department accounts of the event, and the politics surrounding the investigation. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312694-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312694-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues. Several questions focused on the talking points used by administration officials after the September 11, 2012, attack on Americans in Benghazi, Libya. Other topics included that day's acknowledgement by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that it unfairly audited conservative groups for their tax-exempt status the previous year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312677-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312677-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT State Department officials testified at a hearing on the September 11, 2012, terrorist attacks of on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Among the topics they addressed were the initial responses to the attacks by the State Department and the military, statements to the media by senior Obama administration officials, assessments about the nature of the attack, and charges of reprisals for whistle-blowers who raised questions about the government response to the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312586-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye held a joint news conference. Among the topics addressed were North Korea's nuclear and missile program and recent threats to test missiles and possible military actions. They said the two nations would stand firmly together against threats by North Korea and were ready for diplomacy to ease any nuclear threat. President Obama also commented on the use of chemical weapons in Syria and sexual assaults in the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312606-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312606-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates were interviewed by Tamron Hall about debt, taxes, health care costs, immigration, and education. "Shaping America's Future" Major Trends, New Ideas, and Big Decisions" was part of the Peterson Foundation "2013 Fiscal Summit: Facing the Future." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to Mexican students about the state of relations between the U.S. and Mexico. Among the topics he addressed were immigration, cross-border drug and weapon trafficking, and economic cooperation. In his remarks President Obama conceded that demand for drugs in the United States was at the root of much of the violence in Mexico. He spoke at the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312519-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and President Nieto spoke to reporters in Mexico about the state of relations between the U.S. and Mexico. Among the topics addressed were bilateral trade, immigration and border issues, as well as drug interdiction efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312499-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312499-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a news conference in the White House Briefing Room. Questions focused on a number of issues including reported use of chemical weapons in Syria, the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, budget and sequestration issues, health care reform implementation, and immigration policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colonel Cedric Leighton (Ret.), a former military intelligence officer for the U.S. Air Force and former deputy director for training of the National Security Agency, talked about reports that small-scale chemical weapons were used in Syria. Lawmakers had said the "red line" in Syria had been crossed, and Colonel Leighton discussed the next steps for the U.S. and its allies. Topics included the reliability of the intelligence reports. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Video clips were shown of a news conference by House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) and remarks by President Obama after a meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II from the previous day. Also shown was a clip of Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) being interviewed on April 25, 2013, for "Newsmakers." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312414-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312414-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified in the third of a series of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on comprehensive immigration reform legislation. In her testimony she said she supported the bill, highlighting a number of provisions in the proposal that she considered positive. Regarding the portion of the bill that includes more than $1 billion for a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border she said she preferred more flexibility for other options She also answered several questions about the previous week Boston Marathon bombings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312302-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312302-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture and labor interest representatives testified at the second in a series of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on immigration reform.*Topics included worker visas, border security, and undocumented workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312277-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rajiv Chandrasekaran talked about his [Washington Post] article, "Too Big to Bail," an examination of the embattled F-35 jet fighter program. He highlights the program's unique ability to avoid budget cuts despite increases in production costs and delayed project completion. He points out that the program will not receive spending reductions from the budget sequester process. He defines what opponents of the F-35 call "political engineering" which he describes as a process employed by defense contractors to spread production throughout as many states as possible. He says this is one of many reasons defense contractor Lockheed Martin gets continued funding for their advanced fighter jet for the Navy, Air Force and Marines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311607-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311607-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered a statement following the arrest of the second suspect in the April 15, 2013 bombing at the Boston Marathon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312282-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials testified about Department of Homeland Security efforts on immigration and spoke about the president's vision for reform. During the hearing the subject of the Boston Marathon bombings and the suspects' ties to Chechnya were raised. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) raised concerns over gaps and loopholes in the U.S. immigration system. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) urged caution about such characterizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312169-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312169-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters about the federal investigation of the bombings near the finish line of the Boston Marathon the previous day. He said the Federal Bureau of Investigation was treating the incident as an act of terror, but cautioned against assigning blame for the incident. He also extended sympathies to victims and praised citizens for their assistance in the aftermath of the explosions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312149-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT BBC News provided commentary as dignitaries attended an official ceremonial funeral service with full military honors for the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Footage included scenes of the funeral cortege, interviews with politicians and others, as well as the service inside St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Baroness Thatcher died April 8, 2013, at the age of 87. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312072-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy experts talked about threats made by North Korea during the previous month, including shutting down a joint manufacturing center employing South and North Koreans and announcing military permission for a nuclear strike. They also talked about the role of South Korea and China in building regional security, North Korean leadership, and possible consequences of U.S. intervention. They responded to questions from the audience at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312100-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The leader of the ruling Conservative Party addresses the party conference in Blackspool, England. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9447-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel talked about the impact on the military of prior fiscal year budget reductions and current year sequestration cuts. He also detailed the ongoing Strategic Choices and Management Review to decrease spending and programs, and outlined his vision of the global role of the U.S. military. Topics during the audience question portion included North Korea's nuclear threat and Defense Department employee furloughs. This was Secretary Hagel's first major speech since being confirmed as secretary of defense. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311880-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311880-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT This week on Q & A, our guest is author and co-founder of CODEPINK, Medea Benjamin. She discusses her new book, Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control, and explains why she believes the use of military drones should be stopped. She talks about what motivated her in her early years to become an activist for peace, and provides insight into CODEPINK s origins and motivations. She discusses many of her disruptions of congressional hearings and public appearances, and talks about the experience of spending time in a jail cell overnight. She reflects on her early days of activism and recalls how the Vietnam War inspired her first protest. She shares stories from her visits to pre-war Iraq, including an encounter with a border guard in Iraq who was studying Hebrew. She responds to accusations by critics that she is anti-American by saying she would describe herself as a passionate American. She reveals many of the tactics her group employs in organizing demonstrations, and talks about the varied receptions her outbreaks receive from committee chairmen. Medea Benjamin got a B.S. in political science in 1973 from Tufts University. She earned her M.A. in public health from Columbia University in 1975 and an M.A. in economics in 1977 from the New School in New York. She co-founded Global Exchange in 1988 and in 2000 ran as the Green Party Candidate for the U.S. Senate in California. In 2002, she co-founded Code Pink: Women for Peace. She is the author and editor of several books. Her first book Bridging the Global Gap: A Handbook to Linking Citizens of the First and Third Worlds, was published in 1989. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311309-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Jordan's King Abdullah II spoke to reporters and answered questions following their meeting on the last day of President Obama's trip to the Middle East. Among the topics they addressed were the growing number of Syrian refugees in Jordan, the threat of new extremism in the region as the Syrian civil war continued, and the future of the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311678-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas held a joint news conference in Ramallah. Questions focused on relations between the U.S. and the Palestinian Authority and settlements in the West Bank. In his remarks President Obama described new settlements in the West Bank as "not constructive" but stopped short of calling for a settlement freeze as a precondition to peace talks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. ambassador to Syria and State Department and USAID officials testified on the ongoing civil war in Syria. Ambassador Ford in his remarks said no evidence had been found thus far to support claims that Syria had used chemical weapons. Other topics included the number of refugees created as a result of the war and the role Iran and Hezbollah were playing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311615-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jody Williams talked about her newly released autobiography, [My Name Is Jody Williams: A Vermont Girl's Winding Path to the Nobel Peace Prize]. She shared details of her Nobel Peace Prize-winning work on the campaign to ban the use of landmines and her career as an advocate for world peace, and the struggles she faced in adjusting to her new life after receiving the award. She described her political ideology as left of liberal and spoke candidly about her departure from the Catholic Church and her relationships with fellow laureates Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. She wrote about meeting her husband, and fellow human rights activist, Stephen Goose, and the struggles they faced together. She describes her motivation for advocacy as righteous indignation and says that she is full of anger at injustice. She talks about the eleven years she spent working on various projects related to the wars in Nicaragua and El Salvador. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310955-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310955-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the sequestration budget cuts set to begin on March 1. They said that President Obama and Senate Democrats bear responsibility for the automatic spending cuts. Speaker Boehner stated that the House had already passed two bills to address sequestration, adding, "We should not have to move a third bill before the Senate gets off their ass and begins to do something." "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311191-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former defense and foreign policy officials talked about cuts to the U.S. defense budget, maintaining national security, and modernizing the military budget. Among the topics they addressed were joint operations, partnering with allies, troop draw downs, addressing overhead costs, and establishing a an improved defense posture. They also addressed the potential impact of defense budget sequestration. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311128-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his first speech as secretary of state, John Kerry spoke about U.S. foreign policy challenges. Saying "we can't be strong in the world unless we are strong at home," he called on legislators to avoid automatic spending cuts that could jeopardize $2.6 billion in aid, security assistance, and other international programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311082-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense by a 14-11 margin. All 14 Democrats supported the nomination, and 11 Republicans opposed. Senator David Vitter (R-LA) was not in the room at the time of the vote. Several Republican members voiced concerns over the nominee. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) accused former Senator Hagel of taking money for foreign entities and implied he lied about speeches he had given in the past. Chair Carl Levin (D-MI) reminded members of the committee's bipartisan history, saying, "We have survived party lines vote before. We will survive this one." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310957-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha. Sergeant Romesha was honored for his actions during an October 3, 2009, battle with the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, during which eight American soldiers were killed and 24 others were wounded. In remarks President Obama said U.S. troops should never again be asked to "defend the indefensible," a reference to Sergeant Romesha's outpost, which was positioned at the bottom of a valley, making it vulnerable to attack. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310928-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310928-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton spoke to House Democrats at their retreat about the future of the party. He talked about several issues including job creation, immigration and gun control, which he described as "an opportunity, not a toxic land mine." He urged Democrats to to treat gun-owning voters as friends and neighbors. The House Democratic Issues Conference was a three-day retreat at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310912-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310912-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence held a hearing on the nomination of John Brennan to become director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced Deputy National Security Adviser for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Brennan, who had served in the CIA for 25 years. Mr. Brennan defended anti-terrorist attacks by unmanned drones and said lethal strikes were only used as a last resort. He also said that he was not certain the use of water-boarding in interrogations had produced valuable information. Other topics addressed included security leaks and counter-terrorism efforts against al-Qaeda Committee Chair Feinstein stopped the hearing for a few minutes to clear the room after several outbursts from protesters delayed the hearing. Members of the public wishing to return to the hearing had to be screened by Capitol Police. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310803-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Leon Panetta talked about defense priorities. He focused on the threat of cyber attacks and emphasized the automatic spending cuts known as sequestration, saying they would seriously damage the country's economy and degrade the military's ability to respond to a crisis. He responded to questions from faculty and students during this address on leadership and public service in Georgetown University's Gaston Hall. Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011, and were scheduled to occur starting on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310843-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310843-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on immigration reform proposals and what needed to be included in a comprehensive immigration bill. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro emphasized the need to include a path to citizenship for the nearly 11 million illegal immigrants currently living in the U.S. This was a portion of the testimony, before a recess. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310814-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State John Kerry made remarks to employees upon arrival at the State Department. He talked about some of the sacrifices staff have made, specifically mentioning former U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens who was killed with three other in 2012 in Benghazi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310799-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Clinton made farewell remarks to State Department staff on the final day in her position. She said that she was very proud of the work during her tenure to elevate diplomacy and development and was more optimistic than when she began four years before. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310756-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. He was introduced at the hearing by former Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Sam Nunn (D-NC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama outlined his proposals for immigration reform. His plan included increased border security and penalizing businesses that knowingly hire undocumented workers, an option for the 11 million illegal workers already in the country to earn citizenship, and streamline the current legal immigration system. In his remarks he complimented the efforts of a bi-partisan group of senators who announced their immigration reform plan the previous day but said that if Congress could not pass its own immigration reform legislation "in a timely fashion," he would send his own bill and "insist that they vote on it right away." The event took place at Del Sol High School in Southern Las Vegas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310643-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A bipartisan group of senators spoke to reporters about their immigration reform proposal which sought to improve border security, improve immigration status checks performed by employers, and streamline the process for future immigrants entering the United States. It would also open a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants currently living in the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310640-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310640-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator James Inhofe (R-OK), the new ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talked from Tulsa, Oklahoma, about key defense issues, including the confirmation hearing of former Senator Chuck Hagel to be defense secretary, women in combat roles, sequestration and its impact on the Pentagon, the defense budget, troop numbers in Afghanistan, the strength of al Qaeda, and the future of the U.S. military. After the interview, the reporters in the studio discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310601-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran's nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310497-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. During her testimony, she choked up as she spoke of comforting the victims' families and grew angry at accusations that the Obama administration misled the country over whether the Benghazi incident stemmed from a protest. She also depicted the incident as part of a long history of such violence, and the result of regional instability since the "Arab Spring" of popular revolutions that began in 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310496-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke at Georgetown University following his meeting at the White House with President Obama. During their meeting the two leaders discussed the progress of the war and issues concerning the future role of the U.S. in the country, including additional equipment for the Afghan military, securing the nation's border with Pakistan, and the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of next year. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The U.S.-Afghan Women's Council co-hosted this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310295-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310295-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai spoke to reporters and answered questions on their meeting at the White House. President Obama said that U.S. forces in Afghanistan would transition to a supporting role starting in Spring 2013, but that no final decision had been made about the pace of troop withdrawals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310328-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310328-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama nominated John Brennan as director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and Former Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) for secretary of defense. He urged the Senate to act quickly on their confirmations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310237-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT First Lady Michelle Obama helped children of military families visiting the White House make holiday decorations. She was assisted by White House chefs Cris Comerford and Bill Yosses and White House chief floral designer Laura Dowling. They made ornaments, healthy lollipops, and other tree decorations. At the end, Bo, the dog, came to visit the children. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309732-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309732-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Paul Reid talked about the book he co-authored, [The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965]. It is the third and final volume of a biography by William Manchester spanning Winston Churchill's entire life. He talked how he met William Manchester and was selected to complete the work. He described how he blended the hundreds of pages Manchester completed before his death in 2004 with his own research to produce the biography of the final twenty-five years of Churchill's life. He described how he went about his research, including interviewing many of Churchill's family members and acquaintances. In the book, Reid explains the relationship between Churchill and world leaders such as Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin, sharing stories of Churchill's private life both in and out of government. Various video clips were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309613-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senior State Department officials testified on the September 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya that led to the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. Deputy Secretary Thomas Nides said that several recommendations from the report take effect before the end of 2012, the rest before Secretary of State Clinton's successor would take office in 2013. Deputy Secretary William Burns in his remarks said that officials at the highest levels of the State Department were aware of the "deteriorating security situation" in Libya prior to the attack. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309992-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Hill talked about his book [Elihu Washburne: The Diary and Letters of America's Minister to France During the Siege and Commune of Paris]. The private diary entries and correspondence of Elihu Washburne, the American ambassador to France, provide a window into life in 19th century France during the Siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War, as well as the Paris Commune that followed. Mr. Hill also reflected on his early career in politics and the transition he made into independent research. He talked about the 20-year partnership he developed with author David McCullough and the various books he has researched for him. He detailed the research he did for a wide variety of other authors including Evan Thomas, Nathaniel Philbrick, Jon Meacham, Michael Korda, and Dorie McCullough Lawson. He reacted to video clips of some of these authors and to a 1987 interview he did about his previous book, with Bill Hogan, [Will the Gentleman Yield?]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309298-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309298-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Stephen Breyer talked about China's judicial shortcomings, and U.S. history and the power of the Constitution. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "Constitutionalism and its Significance for China" was a session of the Brookings Institution event "Rule of Law in China: Prospects and Challenges" to launch Professor He Weifang's book [In the Name of Justice: Striving for the Rule of Law in China]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309651-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309651-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the treatment of returning war veterans. The panel included Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, former General Stanley McChrystal, Major General Marcia Anderson, Taryn Davis, founder of the American Widow Project , Paul Rieckhoff, head of Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans of America, and Lieutenant Melissa Stockwell, the first female soldier to lose a limb in the Iraq War. They responded to questions from the audience. This panel was part of the Chicago Ideas Week conference held annually in Chicago, Illinois in October and was presented by Chase and J.P. Morgan http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308672-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Damien Ma discussed the impact of new leadership in China on U.S-Sino relations. Topics included the president's trip to Asia and the Obama administration's second term focus on the Pacific Rim, social inequality and wealth disparity in China, and differences between new Chinese President Xi Jinping and his predecessor Hu Jintao. Mr. Ma responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309512-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309512-5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions in his first formal news conference since his re-election. Among the topics addressed were the resignation of General David Petraeus as CIA director, demographics of the American electorate, the state of the economy, budget negotiations and efforts to avoid the economic "fiscal cliff" in January 2013, potential cabinet appointments, and his agenda for a second term. He also strongly defended United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice against criticisms of her response to terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya and said he would not hesitate to nominate her as secretary of state if she was the most qualified candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309441-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ronald Kessler talked about the media furor surrounding retired General David Petraeus' resignation as director of the CIA, and the implications for national security and the intelligence community. Mr. Kessler said that he was told by an FBI source on October 10, 2012, that the investigation began in Spring 2012 but "was not gonna end until the election was over, and then at that point Petraeus would be asked to resign." He further stated, "I think there is a real cover-up going on." He also discussed upcoming hearings on the attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Kessler is the author of [The Secrets of the FBI] and [The CIA at War]. Nancy Calo read the latest headline news from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309420-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309420-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Medal of Honor recipients Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta and General James Livingston talked about their reasons for joining the military and some of their experiences abroad. Jerry Dumont also asked them questions about women serving in the military, how their military training helped them in their behavior in conflict, and the democratic process. Sergeant Giunta received the Medal of Honor for the war in Afghanistan, General Livingston for the Vietnam War. This event was from the American Veterans Center's 15th annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309083-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309083-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and other dignitaries gathered at Arlington National Cemetery for the annual ceremony honoring the nation's veterans. The president laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns before proceeding to the nearby amphitheater where he, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, and others addressed military personnel, dignitaries, and veterans at a ceremony which included music and the parade of colors. In his remarks. the president talked about the nation's obligation to help returning veterans transition back into civilian life. He also noted that this Veterans Day was the first in a decade in which no American troops were "fighting and dying in Iraq." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309364-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two World War II veterans and a former Army nurse who helped liberate German concentration camps described the chaos and destruction they witnessed in Europe during the war. This event was from the American Veterans Center's 15th Annnual Conference in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309079-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Security officials testified on their efforts to improve diplomatic safety in Libya before four people were killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308674-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308674-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Antonio Mendez spoke about the Iranian hostage crisis and a secret operation to save Americans in Iran during the turmoil in which he took a role as a Hollywood producer scouting out locations for a fake science fiction movie titled "Argo." During the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1979, six Americans escaped from the U.S. embassy in Tehran and hid in the city. The CIA launched a covert operation to find and get them out of the country. Mr. Mendez spoke at an event hosted by the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308318-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He called for global action against Iran's nuclear program and said the world had until the next summer to stop weapons development. He used a diagram of a cartoon-like bomb to show the progress Iran had made, saying it had already completed the first stage of uranium enrichment. He then he pulled out a red marker and drew a red line across what he said was a threshold Iran was approaching and which Israel could not tolerate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-101 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He began by talking about the life of the late Ambassador Chris Stevens, who was killed at an attack of the U.S. embassy in Libya. He said "the events of the last two weeks are not simply an assault on America," but an assault on the ideals of the U.N. He also spoke about Iran's nuclear program, warning that "the United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Yergin talked about his book, [The Quest: Energy, Security and the Remaking of the Modern World]. It is a follow-up to his Pulitzer Prize-winning 1992 book, [The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil Money and Power]. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He was interviewed by Steven Mufson, staff writer for [The Washington Post], while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program opened and closed with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308236-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308236-9 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum talked about their book, [That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back]. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They were interviewed while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program concluded with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308235-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308235-6 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Horowitz testified on the findings in the Department of Justice Inspector General's report on the FBI's "Fast and Furious" operation. He described a series of missteps and failures that led to the use of gun walking during two arms smuggling investigations. He said Attorney General Eric Holder first learned about the tactic from Congress, noting that other Justice Department officials either failed to recognize warning signs or did not share information when they should have. "Fast and Furious" was a government gun smuggling sting operation run by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives between 2009 and 2010 with the goal of bringing arms smuggling charges against Mexican drug cartel members. "Gun walking" was an investigative technique in which weapons were allowed to be smuggled across the Mexican border, with the intent of making arrests later. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308241-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of her leadership and steadfast commitment to human rights and for promoting freedom, peace and democracy in her home country of Myanmar (Burma). Speakers included House and Senate leaders, Secretary of State Clinton, and former First Lady Laura Bush. Aung San Suu Kyi was a leader in her country's 1988 uprising, and elected prime minister in 1990. The military junta, however, would not cede power, and she was placed under house arrest for a total of 15 years; the final release happened in 2010. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308271-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Aung San Suu Kyi spoke about U.S.-Myanmar (Burma) relations, and she received the Asia Society's Global Vision Award. She said that many obstacles remain in her country's path to democracy and that a major weakness is its judiciary system. She also said that Myanmar must be responsible for its own destiny, and that U.S.-Myanmar relations would be balanced when her country is not longer dependent on America. Ms. Suu Kyi was introduced by Secretary of State Clinton. Aung San Suu Kyi was a leader in her country's 1988 uprising, and elected prime minister in 1990. The military junta, however, would not cede power, and she was placed under house arrest for a total of 15 years; the final release happened in 2010. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308248-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Secretary Clinton attended the transfer of remains ceremony marking the return of the four Americans killed at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308200-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308200-4 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made a statement on the killing of the American ambassador and three staffers in an attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308123-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308123-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Envoy Chris Stevens briefed reporters and answered questions about U.S. relations with the Libyan Transitional Council. He also talked about the state of military operations and warfare between the Council-led rebels and forces loyal to Moammar Qadhafi, the levels of U.S. participation in NATO operations in support of the Council, and Libya's political future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300865-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300865-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress gathered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to pay tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308092-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to troops at Fort Bliss, Texas. He announced a new executive order on mental health services for veterans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307895-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Todd Harrison discussed Defense Department budget cuts that go into effect in January 2013 as a result of sequestration. The cuts are part of the 2011 Budget Control Act that raised the debt ceiling. In his remarks he said that the cuts would not have an immediate impact on weapons manufacturers but would force future contracts to be renegotiated. Mr. Harrison answered several questions from those in attendance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307750-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307750-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing. Topics included Syria's potential use of chemical or biological weapons against rebel forces in the country, Mitt Romney's tax returns, the recent increase of violence in Afghanistan, the economy, and a controversial campaign commercial produced by a super political action committee in support of the Obama campaign. In reference to U.S. Senate candidate and Representative Todd Akin's (R-MO) remarks about "legitimate rape," he said the "views expressed were offensive" and that "rape is rape." President Obama replied when asked if the congressman should drop out of the race, "He was nominated by the Republicans in Missouri. I'll let them sort that out." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307682-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307682-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rupert Murdoch and Mayor Michael Boomberg offered advice to Mitt Romney's presidential campaign about immigration policy. Topics included the relationship between immigration and the economy, letting foreign college students stay in the U.S. after graduation, and the need for bipartisanship in Congress on addressing immigration issues. They also discussed gun violence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307579-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy provided new details about the Obama Administration's alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist groups. The details, including new information about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's aide Huma Abedin, are to be revealed at an event in Washington hosted by the Center for Security Policy. The allegations that had come to light against Ms. Abedin had been rejected by House Speaker John Boehner, Arizona Republican Senator John McCain and others. McCarthy was an attorney in New York's southern district and led the court trial against the Brotherhood figure known as the Blind Sheik, the mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307495-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307495-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John O. Brennan discussed U.S. policy toward Yemen, the status of Yemen's political transition and economic recovery program, as well as the humanitarian and security. The Obama administration has increased its drone attacks in Yemen. Ten al-Qaida militants were killed by drone attacks on Tuesday according to the Associated Press, including one believe to be a top bomb-maker. The U.S. has also been providing logistical support to the Yemeni military as it tries to take back parts of the south that are in al-Qaida control . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307492-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Zients and Ashton Carter testified on the effects of automatic budget cuts on Defense Department and other government programs. The cuts, also known as sequestration, were part of the 2011 debt ceiling agreement and were scheduled for January 2013 unless Congress passed $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. Among the programs discussed were base support services for military families and veterans, funding for civilian investments, training for troops in Afghanistan, the Federal Aviation Administration, food and workplace safety inspections, and the National Weather Service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307342-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney concluded his three-nation overseas tour with a foreign policy address at the University of Warsaw Library. He talked about the United States and Poland's relationship and praised Poland for its economic efforts to "stimulate innovation, attract investment, expand trade, and live within its means." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307348-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Clinton spoke about religious freedom around the world. In her remarkss she said the "world is sliding backwards" even as progress was being made on political freedom in places like the Middle East. During the audience question portion of the program, she was asked about recent allegations that her long-time aide Huma Abedin had ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. She responded that such charges had "no place in politics" and praised Republicans who spoke out in defense of Ms. Abedin. Earlier in the day the State Department released its report on the status of religious freedom around the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307322-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Wood talked about the ten-part series he authored for Huffington Post, "Beyond the Battlefield: The War Goes on for the Severely Wounded," for which he won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for national reporting. He described spending over nine months interacting with severely wounded veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and recounted interviews with soldiers' families, military surgeons, combat medics, therapists, nurses and others at treatment facilities across the country. His goal was to share the struggles of everyday life for the severely wounded. The prize-winning series was released as a Huffington Post e-book and is available online. In this interview Mr. Wood also discussed his early years covering wars, including his receiving the Gerald R. Ford Journalism award for distinguished reporting on national defense. David Wood has worked at Politics Daily, and has written for the [Baltimore Sun], [Time] Magazine, the Newhouse News Agency, and the [Los Angeles Times]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306892-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306892-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) talked about sequestration, defense spending, U.S. policy toward Syria, national security leaks, and other military issues. Following the interview journalists commented on his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307140-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kirk Lippold talked about [Front Burner: Al Qaeda's Attack on the USS Cole], his historical narrative of the October 12, 2000, bombing at a refueling stop in the port of Aden in Yemen, which killed 17 crew members and injured 37. He described the heroic measures taken by his crew to save the ship from sinking and reduce casualties. He commented on the Navy's formal investigation, and the final report that concluded all the available force protection measures were not put in place by himself on that day. He described the adverse effect the report had on his own future, prompting a senator to block his nomination to be promoted to captain. He called the attack the "start of the war on terror" and discussed intelligence lapses before and after the incident. Kirk Lippold retired from the Navy at the rank of Commander in 2007 after serving 26 years. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981, and received his Master's degree in Systems Engineering from the Navy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306536-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT New Story Leadership for the Middle East fellowship program alumni talked about growing up in Israel, South Africa, and Northern Ireland. Nitzan Regev-Sanders, a Jewish Israeli, talked about her childhood in which she was pushed to study hard to get into a good unit to protect Israel, rather than encouraged to pursue social activities. Yara Owayyed, an Israeli-Palestinian, detailed her experiences with discrimination, which included her hair being burned as a child in school and the Israeli government appropriating her home. Rikus Wessels and John Callaghan related their respective experiences growing up in South Africa and Northern Ireland to those of Ms. Regev-Sanders and Ms. Owayyed. Panelists answered questions at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306935-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306935-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edward Berenson, author of [Statue of Liberty: A Transatlantic Story], talked about the beginnings, controversies and changing meanings of the national monument. He was interviewed by Melissa Martens and responded to questions from members of the audience. This book launch event was held in conjunction with the exhibit "Emma Lazarus: Poet of Exiles," held for the 125th anniversary of the dedication of the statue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305792-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Leon Panetta gave the fifth annual Dean Acheson lecture at the U.S. Institute of Peace. In his remarks he said the military planed to deploy Army units to build international partnerships and to strengthen security capabilities with nations around the world. He talked about a new defense strategy that focused on placing a greater emphasis on building capability of other nations to help meet security challenges in the future. He also spoke about the need for the Defense Department to invest in future capabilities, such as cyber security, unmanned systems, and space. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306819-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the Obama administration's national security leaks. They called for an independent investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306786-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the need for comprehensive immigration reform and criticized Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for opposing the DREAM Act. He received standing ovations from the Latino audience when he spoke about health care reform and when he defended his decision to stop deporting certain undocumented youth. He made his remarks at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306740-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain (R-AZ) talked about Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's violence against the citizens of his country. He criticized the Obama administration's approach to the conflict and called on the U.S. to assist opposition with organizing. After his speech, he answered audience members' questions. Panelists then talked about Senator McCain's remarks and their own possible approaches for U.S. involvement in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306643-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced that the United States will stop deporting young illegal immigrants who entered the country as children if they meet certain requirements. He said the failure of Congress to pass immigration legislation, the DREAM Act, was the main reason for the executive action. His statement was interrupted twice by Neil Munro, a reporter from the [Daily Caller]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306620-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306620-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron testified about his relationship with the press. He discussed the effect of his background before coming to office on his policies regarding media regulation, and meetings he had with James and Rupert Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks. He admitted he had genuine friendships with many media executives because of the work he did before coming into office. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Holder testified at an oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government's "Fast and Furious" operation aimed at arresting members of drug cartels. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said the attorney general should resign over his handling of the operation and his decision to appoint U.S. attorneys to investigate the alleged leaks. Attorney General Holder said he wanted to sit down with congressional investigators and find a way to avoid a contempt citation related to "Fast and Furious." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306537-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown testified about his relationship with the press. He answered questions on his views of the media and his relationship with James and Rupert Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks, the "conflation" of fact and opinion within the British media, cultural changes in the press due to the Internet, and the [Sun]'s decision to print a story about his son's medical condition. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the employment of veterans by government contractors. Among the issues they covered were the lack of accurate accounting of the number of veterans employed by government contractors, employer incentives for hiring more veterans, and difficulties in translating military jobs skills to civilian jobs. Ted Daywalt in his testimony criticized the Department of Labor for not doing more to help veterans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306407-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306407-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter talked about the U.S. defense budget priorities and the impact of possible January 2013 automatic budget cuts, also known as sequestration, as voted on by Congress in August 2011 as a condition for raising the debt ceiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306311-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nelly LaHoud gave an analysis of the report she and others wrote about documents recovered from the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. The report was a study of 17 declassified documents consisting of electronic and draft letters dating from September 2006 to 2011. In her comments she said that bin Laden was no longer in control of his terror network prior to the raid in which he was killed. She also noted that the documents showed that al-Qaida had a covert campaign against Iran. Following her speech she answered questions from Brian Fishman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306290-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ceremonies marking the 144th observance of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery included a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony as President Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. This was followed by a remembrance program, hosted by the Department of Defense, in the Memorial Amphitheater. The ceremony included colors and music as well as remarks by President Obama. After the ceremony scenes included the Korean War Memorial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306232-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released the 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which examines the status of human rights in countries around the world. She said 2011 had been both a "tumultuous and momentous" year as she spoke about recent developments in human rights in Burma and Egyptians voting in their first free presidential election. She also denounced Syria's government calling the Assad regime an "assault on the very lives of its citizens" and noting that the Syrian people "know they deserve a better." Michael Posner took questions from reporters following Secretary Clinton's remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306222-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secret Service and Homeland Security officials testified on the scandal surrounding Secret Service agent interaction with Colombian prostitutes. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan disputed the notion that agents have routinely engaged in sexual misconduct while on assignment. Homeland Security Department Acting Inspector General Charles Edwards promised a wholly independent investigation of the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306164-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306164-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the NATO Summit in Chicago. In some brief remarks to reporters, the president talked about the meeting's agenda including the transitioning of Afghan security, the Alliance's defense capabilities, and its extended partnerships with other nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made his closing statement at the G-8 Summit at Camp David. He was expected to focus on several issues, including the European debt crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following President Obama's first meeting with the new French President Francois Hollande, the two met with reporters. They commented on some of the items in their discussions including the European debt crisis, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306102-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306102-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama awarded U.S. Army Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., with the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat during the Vietnam War. He was killed in action May 10, 1970, while serving as a rifleman in Cambodia. Specialist Sabo received the award because of his "conspicuous gallantry" and "heroic actions in combat." President Obama spoke about Specialist Sabo's serivce and about why it was only being recognized 42 years later. Specialist Sabo's brother was present as his widow accepted the medal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306047-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306047-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the upcoming upcoming P-5+1 talks on Iran's nuclear program. P-5+1 refers to the permanent five members of the United Nations Security Council (France, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, and the United States), plus Germany. Topics included the possibility of U.S. action against Iran, diplomacy, and reasons why Iran might be willing to negotiate. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305996-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305996-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey held a press briefing. Secretary Panetta began by calling on Congress to abide by the Budget Control Act of 2011 rather than passing the House Republican budget reconciliation bill. He warned that if Congress reverses the "tough decisions" the Defense Department has already made in its proposed budget, they risk potential gridlock and "could force the kind of trade-offs that could jeopardize our national defense." Other topics included President Obama's announced support of same-sex marriage, and the nomination of General Mark Welsh to replace retiring Air Force Chief of Staff Norton Schwartz. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305949-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In an annual ceremony at Westminster, Queen Elizabeth II convened the British Parliament and delivered a speech prepared by her government. In her remarks she outlined the government's legislative agenda which included financial and economic reforms, aid to families and children, employment legislation, and continued reforms in the House of Lords. The program included BBC news commentary amid coverage of the pomp and circumstance of the official ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305818-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305818-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at an emergency hearing on recent developments concerning Chinese blind dissident Chen Guangcheng, who escaped from his 19 month house arrest to the U.S. Embassy in China. They also talked about his legal advocacy work in China and human rights abuses in the country. During the hearing Chen Guangcheng spoke by telephone, through an interpreter, to the hearing and requested a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. After escape from home confinement, Chen met with the U.S. ambassador and administration officials at the American Embassy in Beijing and received medical treatment. After staying at the embassy for six days, U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to let him live safely in China with his family. Hours after Chen left the U.S. Embassy for a hospital checkup, he informed the U.S. that he and his family felt threatened and wanted to go abroad. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305814-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the nation from Kabul, Afghanistan, on the first anniversary of the killing of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, and soon after signing an agreement on strategic cooperation with Afghanistan. The agreement said the U.S. would provide aid, advisers and support after NATO combat troops left in 2014. This was the first presidential address to the nation delivered from an overseas location. The speech was broadcast from a hangar at Baghram Air Base with armored military vehicles as a backdrop. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305749-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Blaine Harden discussed his historical narrative [Escape From Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West]. The book tells the story of Shin Dong-hyuk, who was born in captivity at North Korea prison camp 14 and escaped in 2005. Mr. Harden said he was the only individual actually born in a labor camp to escape. Shin escaped through an electrified fence by climbing over a dead companion's body. Mr. Harden explained that Camp 14 holds approximately 15,000 prisoners and is the toughest of North Korea's six camps due to the brutal working conditions and vigilance of the guards. He related Shin's witnessing the execution of his mother and brother. Harden detailed Shin's adjustment to society and civilization, and their meeting for a newspaper story. Blaine Harden currently reports for PBS Frontline and contributes to [The Economist]. He was a [Washington Post] and [New York Times] correspondent, and a writer for [Time] Magazine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305366-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in [Arizona v. U.S.]. The case involves the issue of whether the federal government or states have the right to enforce immigration law. Arizona's law includes provisions requiring police to check the immigration status of anyone detained or suspected of being in the country illegally. Immigrants must carry their papers at all times. Illegal immigrants are banned from soliciting for work in public places and police can arrest immigrants without a warrant if an officer believes they have committed a crime that would make them deportable. Justice Elena Kagan recused herself from the Supreme Court oral argument as she was President Obama's solicitor general when the federal government filed the lawsuit against Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305611-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current and former Arizona state officials testified on the constitutionality of their state's immigration law and its impact on the state's Latino community. Following the end of the hearing, one of the witnesses, Russell Pearce, who was one of the chief author's of the law, spoke with reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305622-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305622-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Katrina Lantos Swett talked about the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice, and her late father, Representative Tom Lantos (D-CA), who founded the bipartisan Congressional Human Rights Caucus. She told the story of her parents' escape from German labor camps and eventual immigration to the U.S. from Hungary. Other topics included her concerns over Russian leadership pulling the country away from democracy, and her admiration for the Dalai Lama's contributions to human rights. She discussed her failed campaign to represent New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional district in 2010, her husband Richard Swett's service as ambassador to Denmark and representation of New Hampshire's 2nd district for two terms, and raising seven children. Katrina Lantos Swett teaches foreign policy at Tufts University. She received her undergraduate degree from Yale University, her J.D. from the University of California, and her Ph.D. in History from the University of Southern Denmark. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305009-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton spoke at an Export-Import Bank conference. He called on Congress to renew the bank's charter for a longer term and raise its lending limit, and commented on income inequality and and tax policy. He also explained why he believes the U.S. is not in decline, called for immigration reform, and told stories about his work in Haiti and Malawi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305415-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305415-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Six former U.S. trade representatives discussed U.S. options for expanding trade with countries in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and elsewhere. Several speakers were critical of the Obama administration, saying it lacks a comprehensive trade policy. Topics included recently announced high-level trade talks between the U.S. and Europe, China's fiscal policy and its effects on neighboring countries and international economics, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). TPP is a multi-lateral free-trade agreement, originally signed by Brunei, Singapore, New Zealand and Chile in 2005. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305338-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General John Allen and Undersecretary James Miller testified on operations in Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were force levels in the country, tensions between the U.S. and Afghan government following the killing of 16 Afghan civilians, and preparations for the planned departure of allied combat troops by the end of 2014. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304982-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304982-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Geithner and Ben Bernanke testified on U.S. response to the European Union debt crisis. Chairman Bernanke said the European debt crisis still threatened the U.S. economy, but recent stress tests on major U.S. banks showed that many would be able to survive an economic downturn. They also answered questions about the U.S. housing market and federal debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305020-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues. President Obama in his remarks said he and Prime Minister Cameron had discussed possible "immediate steps" their two countries could take to ensure humanitarian aid is being provided to Syria. They also answered questions about troop withdrawal form Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304898-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304898-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters at the United Nations, where she called on members to back the Arab League approach to ending violence in Syria. She also condemned the murders of 16 Afghan civilians by a U.S. Army sergeant. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304874-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the violence in Syria. Several committee members pressed for military action against the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey said that the Pentagon is reviewing its options, but the situation in Syria is much more complicated than Libya and that an international consensus would be required before any military strikes. Secretary Panetta also told the committee that the unrest in Syria has weakened Iran's position in the region. Both witnesses confirmed that Iran is supplying the Assad regime with weapons and other assistance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304769-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held his first formal news conference of the year in the Brady Press Briefing Room. He spoke about his economic proposals, the state of the housing market, and providing mortgage assistance to veterans. He also answered questions on a variety of topics including policy toward Iran, relations with Israel, and violence in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304774-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder explained the Obama administration's legal justification for killing an American-born al-Qaida operative in Yemen. In his speech he said the decision to kill a U.S. citizen living abroad who poses a terrorist threat is legal and sometimes necessary in the war on terror. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304749-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He said that Israel could not afford to wait much longer for diplomacy and sanctions to deter Iran's nuclear program, noting that sanctions were hurting Iran's economy but Tehran's nuclear program continued to move forward. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-7 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Howard Kohr spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He talked about Iran's nuclear program, saying the Obama administration has done more than any previous administration to stop it. A video was shown following Mr. Kohr's speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee abut U.S. relations with Israel and the situation in the Middle East. In his remarks he outlined his administration's policies in the region and cautioned against any premature military action against Iran and its nuclear program, but also said that America was ready to strike Iran should sanctions fail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about nuclear proliferation in Iran and North Korea. Topics included North Korea's agreement to a moratorium on long range missile following the death of Kim Jong Il, Iran's lack of transparency with nuclear activities and its upcoming elections, and the prescriptions for responses from U.S. policymakers. After their discussion, they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304705-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT State Department officials testified political unrest and government actions against the civilian population in Syria. They told committee members that the regime of President Assad was under greater stress than a couple of months before, but that a more unified international community was needed to bring political reform or regime change to the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304615-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Kirby briefed reporters on recent protests in Afghanistan over the burning of Korans at a U.S. military base. He also answered questions about the killing of two high-ranking U.S. military advisers inside the Afghan Interior Ministry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304606-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Middle East experts talked about the impact of a nuclear-armed Iran on the Middle East region and the world. The panelists focused much of their discussion on the differing policies between the U.S. and Israel in dealing with Iran. Former Israeli Deputy Defense Foreign Minister said despite media reports, Israel is not "trigger happy" about attacking Iran. The program includes questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304533-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Clinton and European Union Representative Catherine Ashton spoke to reporters following a meeting at the State Department. Secretary Clinton in her remarks said the U.S. is "evaluating" a letter from Iran stating a desire to resume talks on its nuclear program., calling the letter "an important step." She also commented on the death of [New York Times] reporter Anthony Shadid in Syria, noting that she often made time to read his articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304485-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Charles Boustany (R-LA), co-chairs of the U.S.-China Working Group, talked about Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visit to the U.S.. Topics included their trip to China in 2011, trade issues, the trust level between the two countries, and China's record on human rights. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304427-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304427-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the 2013 military budget. Secretary Panetta defended proposed cuts of $487 billion over the next decade that were required by an August 2011 agreement between President Obama and Congress, with many committee members arguing the cuts are a risk to national security. Secretary Panetta said that he had not prepared for additional budget cuts that will be triggered if Congress cannot agree to additional budget cuts. Other topics included troop levels in Afghanistan, military base closings, and Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304412-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The wives of Chinese dissidents testified on their husbands' stories before the commission on China's human rights abuses. Geng Ho detailed some of the horrific abuses endured by her husband, Gao Zhisheng, a Chinese attorney who took politically sensitive cases and was imprisoned for subversion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304416-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus discussed his military and political career, and his current role as the nation's 75th secretary of the Navy. He talked about the Navy's leadership in energy use and his plans for the Navy to use non-fossil fuel sources by 2020. He said that the future deployments of the Navy and Marines in the western Pacific and the Middle East would reduce the Marines ability to be used as a second land army. Other topics included his place in the chain of command, the procurement process for aircraft carriers, and troop reductions. Secretary Mabus also spoke about his experience in the Navy aboard the USS Little Rock, his days as the 60th governor of Mississippi, and his appointment as ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303887-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ashraf Khalil talked about the January 2011 Egyptian revolution and what has happened in that country over the past year. He had been reporting from Cairo for the past 15 years and was present in Tahrir Square during the uprising. He was joined in conversation by Rob Malley, a recent visitor to Egypt. The conversation, moderated by Lela Hailal, included discussion of the recent elections. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Inside the Egyptian Revolution" was a book launch event at the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C. Mr. Malley's name is misspelled on screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304092-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General David Petraeus, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, and Michael O'Hanlon spoke at the Reserve Officers Association Symposium. They talked about meeting national security challenges in a tight budget environment and what the future held for both the CIA and NASA. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304018-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Hastings discussed his book, [The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War in Afghanistan], which expands upon his June 2010 [Rolling Stone] article that resulted in the firing of General Stanley McChrystal. He described how he was granted access to the general and his closest staff, and his surprise upon hearing the them make blunt remarks about political leaders, leading diplomats, and European allies. He addressed criticism of his reporting techniques and talked about other war reporters dating back to Neil Sheehan and David Halberstam during the Vietnam War. Michael Hastings graduated from New York University with a degree in English and was a [Newsweek] war correspondent from 2002 to 2008. His first book, [I Lost My Love in Baghdad] chronicles the death of his fiancée in a terrorist bombing in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303592-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Leon Panetta and General Martin Dempsey outlined the military's fiscal 2013 budget request. The $525 billion package, with an additional request for $88.4 billion for overseas operations, mostly in Afghanistan was significantly lower than the previous year. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dempsey said the cuts were difficult but the budget reflected fiscal responsibility. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303919-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ward Carroll talked about the Web site he edits, military.com. It provides news, information and support to current and former service members, their families, and non-militaryreaders. Topics included the workings of Defense Department procurement and the difficulty in canceling major weapons systems funding, citing the projected $25 million cost of the F-22 fighter jet as an example. He also talked about the actual total costs of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in contrast to the amount former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld initially stated and the top defense contractors paid by the U.S. government in 2011. He shared stories about his time flying as the radar interceptor in the back seat of the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet. Ward Carroll graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy after studying naval aviation, flying the back seat of the F-14 for 16 of his 20 years. He flew over Bosnia, Sarajevo, and the no-fly zone in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303169-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303169-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Experts on Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Iran talked about the history of relations between the countries and their role in regional security. Among the topics they addressed were the histories of conflicts between the nations, Turkey's role as a secular country, and the history of conflict between Turkey and Saudi Arabia. They panelists answered questions from the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303278-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Treasury Department and Federal Reserve officials testified on the impact of the European Union debt crisis on the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303230-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303230-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Leona Panetta led a ceremony in Baghdad marking the formal end of the U.S. war in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303221-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama marked the U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq and the end of the war with a visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He paid tribute to returning troops saying that U.S. was leaving behind a stable nation and "closing one of the most extraordinary chapters in the history of the American military." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303180-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki held a joint news conference. President Obama said that he had no doubt that Iraq could succeed following the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303132-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Department officials testified on homegrown terrorism, specifically threats to U.S. bases and the military community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303057-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House and Senate Homeland Security Committees held a joint hearing to look at homegrown terrorism, specifically threats to U.S. military community. Daris Long was the father of the late U.S. Army Private William Andrew Long, who was shot and killed in a 2009 terrorist attack on a military recruiting center in Little Rock, Arkansas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303057-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303057-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carl Colby discussed his latest documentary film, [The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby]. The film examines the personal and professional life of former Central Intelligence Agency Director William Colby. He detailed the actual production of the film, which he narrated, and the choice of his mother, Barbara Colby, as one of his primary interview sources. He talked about his father's life in espionage, the Vietnam War, the assassination of the South Vietnamese president in 1963, and about coming to terms with people referring to his father as a "murderer" for his actions in Vietnam on behalf of the government. William Colby was fired after two and one half years as CIA director after revealing to Congress some of the CIA's darkest secrets about extra-legal operations. Carl Colby discussed the death of his father died in 1996. Video clips shown included some from C-SPAN, a news report, and several from the film. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302316-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner spoke to reporters about sanctions and new actions the U.S. wwould take in reaction to Iran's nuclear arms program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302816-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Treasury Secretary Geithner spoke with Robert Thomson about the global financial crisis, the outlook for resolving it, and the implications for the future. He urged Europe to "act faster" in solving its economic crisis, telling the audience Europe had the capacity to solve its debt problems, but slow progress would only hasten another recession. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302697-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302697-8 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was interviewed by Mike Allen about policy, politics, and the news of the day. Topics included immigration, efforts to combat AIDS in the U.S. and abroad, the future of the Republican party, and developments in Syria. Regarding the work of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, he said he is hopeful members will come up with a plan both sides can agree on by the November 23, 2011, deadline, but he would not "put any money on it." After the interview, Senator Rubio answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302687-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Karl Marlantes talked about his autobiographical narrative, [What It Is Like To Go To War]. In the book he related many of his own combat experiences, including one intense battle in Vietnam that ultimately won him the Navy Cross, the highest citation awarded by the Department of the Navy. In this interview spoke of the profound impact of being a front line soldier on his life and shared his own anguish in dealing with post traumatic stress disorder. He feels the military did a poor job of reintegrating Vietnam veterans to life back in the U.S. Karl Marlantes graduated from Yale University and was a 1967 Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. From his one year of combat experience in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Bronze Star, two Navy Commendation medals for valor, and two Purple Hearts. He also wrote [Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War], published in 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301545-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama paid tribute to American veterans by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, after which he and others addressed military personnel, dignitaries, and veterans in the amphitheater. In his remarks he urged businesses to hire veterans and called on lawmakers to enact legislation to provide more jobs for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302633-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Jeffrey Buchanan, director of strategic effects for U.S. forces in Iraq, talked about the status of the U.S. troop and equipment drawdown process in Iraq and the pending transfer of power to the Iraqi government. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. General Buchanan participated from Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302632-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302632-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Department officials testified on adding the National Guard bureau chief to the Joint Chiefs Staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302612-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT State and Treasury Department officials testified on U.S. policy toward Syria. At the time of this hearing violence continued in the country despite for calls for President Bashar al-Assad to step down. Assistant Secretary of State Jeffrey Feltman said the Assad regime won't last much longer with the high degree of isolation from the international community. He added that some Arab leaders have offered him a safe haven in a bid to get him to relinquish power. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302589-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT CBS News Chief Foreign Correspondent Lara Logan was interviewed by Marvin Kalb about her career in and the nature of foreign conflict coverage. She spoke bluntly about her perspective on U.S. involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya, and discussed the nature of reporting on a foreign conflict. Among her remarks she said the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 was one of the "one of the worst ideas in history" and was based on lies. Ms. Logan answered questions from the audience during the last 20 minutes of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302519-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Richard Myers talked about some of the qualities necessary for leadership. He also told some personal stories from his military career, and discussed his most difficult decision as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This was an address at the 14th annual American Veterans Center's Conference, held at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302521-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302521-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Military family advocates testified the financial hardships faced by military members and their families. Among the topics they addressed were predatory lending, foreclosures, current laws to protect military families, and the need to educate military families about financial stability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302471-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on changes in airline security operations and policy in the ten years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Among the issues they addressed were the pilot program to expedite screening for frequent travelers and the safety of x-ray machines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302452-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on U.S. foreign policy. Topics included Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, israel-Palestin relations, and Russia, India, and Cuba. Among her comments she cautioned against the U.S. cutting spending in Afghanistan and Paksitan, saying that stability in the region is critical to U.S. security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302353-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302353-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing that focused on her department's immigration enforcement record. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302336-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense and State Department officials testified on President Obama's decision to send 100 U.S. military advisers to advise local forces fighting the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and its leader, Joseph Kony, in Uganda, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Joseph Kony was under indictment by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, including mass rape and the use of child soldiers. A 2010 law authorized U.S. military assistance for multilateral efforts to suppress the group. During the hearing several members criticized the proposed deployment and expressed concerns about the mission parameters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302290-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal officials testified on proposals to overhaul the military retirement system. They urged caution in moving forward with overhauling the military retirement system and said options were being reviewed carefully by the Defense Department. They also said changes could greatly affect retention and recruitment of the all-volunteer service, and that changes should not jeopardize readiness. They also talked about increasing fees and placing restrictions on the military's health care insurance program, Tricare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302291-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302291-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT National security advisers spoke to reporters about President Obama's announcement that all U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of 2011. Deputy Adviser Denis McDonough said that Iraqi officials expressed a general appreciation for the work of U.S. troops since 2001. Afterward, Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing, which was focused on primarily on President Obama's jobs bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302221-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Armed Services Chair Carl Levin spoke to the Council on Foreign Relations about ongoing U.S. challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan. He said the U.S. should be prepared to take steps to defend its troops if Pakistan does not take on the threat posed by the Haqqaini Network, urging the State Department to place the Haqqani Network on its Foreign Terrorists Organization list. He also discussed U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, U.S.-Pakistan relations, the death of Moammar Qaddafi, and the future of Libya. Afterward he was interviewed by Jim Sciutto and answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302225-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney held a town hall meeting at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. During the event, he said the Republican Party needed to do a better job in delivering its message to younger voters and Hispanics and other minorities in 2012 to elect a Republican president. He also commented on the death of Libyan leader Moammar Qadhafi, saying the world was a better place without him and that President Obama should get some credit for his death. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302187-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302187-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT South Korean President Lee spoke to a joint meeting of Congress. He thanked members for ratifying a free trade agreement, which he called another milestone in relations between two countries. He praised the agreement for its fair labor provisions, rigorous environmental standards and strong protections for intellectual property rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302063-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302063-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on lessons learned by the Department of Defense over the preceding decade, and gave a comprehensive assessment of how those lessons might be applied in the future in light of anticipated reductions in defense spending. This was General Dempsey's first appearance as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302046-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta talked about the Pentagon's efforts to cut more than $450 billion dollars over the next ten years as mandated by the recent debt ceiling agreement. He warned against automatic spending cuts that would be triggered if Congress does not come up with additional cuts by the end of 2011. He said those automatic cuts would be wrong and catastrophic, both for the military and the country as a whole. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302002-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Risen talked about prosecutions of reporters and others involved in the leak and publishing of national security information. He had refused to testify before two grand juries investigating leaks that revealed secret warrantless eavesdropping by the National Security Agency on American citizens. Former Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice could testify at a criminal trial later in the month of an ex-Central Intelligence Agency officer accused of leaking highly classified information to Mr. Risen. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301924-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Chair Buck McKeon (R-CA) talked about Defense Department cuts as part of the effort to address the U.S. debt. He had been trying to keep the cuts from going deeper than the $350 billion that the Obama administration and Congress agreed to during the preceding summer. He discussed other military issues as well. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301937-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a news conference. He focused on his jobs plan and urged members of Congress to pass it, saying that "any senator who is thinking about voting against the bill needs to explain why they oppose something that would provide urgent help to the economy". He also responded to reporter questions concerning the government backing of loans to Solyndra, China currency, U.S.- Pakistan relations, protests on Wall Street, and the European debt crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301922-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301922-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Defense Secretary Panetta praised Admiral Mike Mullen at his change of command and retirement ceremony. The ceremony included a military review, martial music, and a presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal. Adm. Michael Glenn Mike Mullen served as the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Armed Forces and the president's principal military adviser. As such, he presided over all meetings and coordinated the efforts of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), advising the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301836-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Bloomberg gave the keynote address at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce forum on immigration and the economy. In his speech he said the U.S. had become the "laughing stock of the world" because of policies that force highly-skilled immigrants to leave the country. He favored allowing high-skilled workers to immigrate to the U.S., thus leading to more job creation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301798-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301798-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following opening remarks, business and academic leaders talked about trends affecting China's economic rise and how the Chinese are adapting to cultural changes. Some of those trends include an aging population, few political reforms, and the rise of Internet usage. The program includes questions from audience members. This event was part of a summit on China's current and future status in the global economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301775-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates talked about the future of the U.S. military. Other topics included his legacy, the Mideast, the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan, and his years at the CIA. Audience members included includes military, ROTC, and students, including an Iraqi studying in the U.S. who asked why the U.S. invaded Iraq. Mr. Gates implied the decision was a mistake and said he would not have trusted the intelligence if had he been involved. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301707-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301707-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about veterans community re-integration upon returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Some told personal and other soldiers' stories about returning. Topics included difficulties that soldiers' families face when veterans return with traumatic brain injuries and the differences between military and civilian life. They also answered questions from the audience. This program was part of the U.S. Naval Institute and the Military Officers Association's fifth annual defense forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301754-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301754-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas presented his case for recognition of a Palestinian state in his address to the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Admiral Mike Mullen spoke to reporters about the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy banning gays in the military, which ended on September 20. The ban was first put in placed in 1993, and lifting the policy was a campaign promise from President Obama. Other topics at the briefing included the Defense Department budget and the drawdown of troops from Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301654-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former office holders talked about their recommendations on new strategies for job creation and increased wages. Topics included the impact of global trade, incentives for foreign investment in the U.S., and corporate responsibility in trade policy. The program included questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301612-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ivan Kander and Rob Jones talked about "Survive. Recover. Live. The Rob Jones Story," a documentary Mr. Kander directed about the events leading up to his friend Marine Corporal Jones' severe wounding in Afghanistan while on routine patrol. The two went to school together, and Mr. Kander followed his friend's life as he learned to cope with the loss of his legs and rehabilitation of his body. The film explores three phases of recovery: the story of his injury, his recovery, and his return to everyday living back in the U.S. Ivan Kander is a full-time videographer and graduate of George Washington University, and formed his own production company in high school. Rob Jones joined the Marines in 2006 and is a graduate of Virginia Tech. He served one tour of duty in Iraq and one Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301292-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301292-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT National Security Adviser Tom Donilon addressed current security issues facing the nation. He talked about the U.S. special forces mission in which Osama bin Laden was killed, Libya and other Middle East uprisings, U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq, his daily briefings with President Obama, and his work with previous presidents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301579-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Iraq and Afghanistan War veteran Dakota Meyer at a White House ceremony. Former Corporal Meyer save 13 American and 23 Afghan soldiers during a firefight with the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2009. He is the first living Marine to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301552-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301552-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The CIA and National Intelligence directors testified about the threat against the U.S. posed by al-Qaida and other terror groups. In his first appearance as CIA director, General Petraeus said that al-Qaida's recent losses of Osama bin Laden and others had opened "an important window of vulnerability," but terrorist organizations remained motivated to attack. Other issues addressed were the use of unmanned drones, the use of enhanced interrogation techniques, and inter-agency cooperation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301514-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Congressional leaders gathered on the steps of the U.S capitol to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The ceremony included a moment of silence, singing of "God Bless America," and performance by the Marine Corps Band. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301490-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Chair Buck McKeon spoke about the U.S. military since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In his comments he talked about the special committee created in the recently-passed debt ceiling bill. Automatic spending cuts would be triggered if Congress failed to act on the recommendations of the committee by December 23, 2011. Representative McKeon said he would choose tax increases over defense reductions, warning of dire consequences if further Defense Department cuts were made. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301481-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the National September 11 Memorial was dedicated. It pays tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301315-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden, former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and other government officials praised the passengers and crew of Flight 93, which was one of four planes highjacked by members of the al-Qaida terrorist network. Several passengers aboard the aircraft fought with the highjackers, who intended to crash the plane into a Washington, D.C., building. The plane instead crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, due to the actions of the passengers on board the flight. After the event dignitaries spoke informally with the relatives of the victims and other members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301318-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Vice President Dick Cheney was interviewed by Stephen Hayes about the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Mr. Cheney provided a detailed description of events on the day of the attack, saying he was able to keep his emotions in check during the days that followed. Other topics included George W. Bush administration surveillance and interrogation programs, and the Iraq War. Mr. Cheney also responded to questions from members of the audience. "A 9/11 Anniversary Conversation with Former Vice President Richard Cheney: Ten Years After: Lessons Learned, Lessons Unlearned" was a program of the American Enterprise Institute that celebrated the launch of the book former Vice President Cheney wrote with his daughter Liz, [In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301456-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Brennan was interviewed by Fran Townsend about the status of U.S. homeland security ten years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Among the topics he addressed were intelligence reform, cyber security, federal funding, and the effort to kill Osama bin Laden. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301410-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301410-4 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Bergen and Daveed Gartenstein-Ross debated the question of whether the United States is safer in the present than before September 11, 2001. They talked about lessons learned from the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks and the threats of domestic terrorists and the future of al-Qaeda since the killing of Osama bin Laden. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301326-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301326-5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan issued its final report, finding over $30 billion in waste and fraud from U.S.-funded contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan over the last decade. The eight-member, bipartisan commission created by Congress in 2008 concluded that much of the waste and fraud could have been avoided. They warned that unless changes are made, the effectiveness of money spent in future wartime operations will be undercut. Some of the problems outlined in the report included poor planning by the government amd poor performance by contractors, "ill-conceived" projects, and blatant corruption. The commission also recommended the creation of a permanent inspector general office for contingency operations to monitor wartime contracts. Virginia Senator Jim Webb, the original sponsor of the legislation that created the commission, spoke briefly about the report and some of its recommendations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301307-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama praised veterans for their service and sacrifices, particularly thanking the "9/11 generation" for "an unrelenting decade of operations." He talked about his plan to help veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find employment, pledging to honor his responsibility to veterans by spending more on assistance, working more efficiently to process disability claims, and addressing higher numbers of brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301293-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301293-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO officials spoke to reporters about the situation in Libya, saying the Libya mission "isn't over" and that Libya Head of State Moammar Qadhafi's power is "severely eroded." NATO Spokesperson Colonel Roland Lavoie said that the leader's days in the country are limited. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301182-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301182-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama, vacationing in Martha's Vineyard, made a statement about the fighting in Tripoli and the imminent end of the Qadhafi regime. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301139-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pamela Constable spoke about her book, [Playing with Fire: Pakistan at War with Itself], which focused on the political, cultural, and religious complexities existing in modern-day Pakistan. She portrayed a country riddled with corruption, devastated by floods, and terrorized by Islamic extremists. In this interview she recounted her early influences as a writer and spoke of a near-death experience as a reporter in Afghanistan. Pamela Constable worked as a [Washington Post] foreign correspondent and former deputy editor for 17 years. Her last book, [Fragments of Grace: My Search for Meaning in the Strife of South Asia], was released in 2004. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a former fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. She founded the Afghan Stray Animal League, which supports a shelter and clinic for needy animals in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300775-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on Syrian President Assad to step down and leave office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301104-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pilots and aviation officials talked about passenger plane safety. Topics included overall an assessment of aviation security assessment, intelligence sharing, cargo screening, and security improvements since September 11 2001. They also provided their analysis and updates on new airport security programs such as the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) risk-based security program, "known traveler program," and TSA's secure flight program. Following their discussion they answered audience member questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301084-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301084-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta talked about U.S. international challenges. Topics included the federal budget, future operations in Afghanistan, interdepartment cooperation, and policy towards countries such as Iraq and Somalia. Secretary Panetta warned against cutting the defense budget across the board, saying it would have "devastating" effects on national security. Secretary Clinton reminded the audience of the balanced budget years of the Clinton administration, and warned that the United States must remain competitive against the rising powers of China and India. They answered questions from audience members at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301061-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Olson, the first Navy SEAL ever to be appointed a 3-star and 4-star admiral, and the man who trained the team of Navy SEALS who killed Osama bin Laden, was interviewed by ABC News Correspondent Martha Raddatz. During the program he explained that "dozens" of missions similar to the bin Laden operation are undertaken each night. Other topics included the hunt for other terrorists around the globe, and the history of and women in special operations. Admiral Olson also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300735-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron made a short statement on the street rioting in London and other British cities, calling the looting and arson pure "criminality." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300971-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300971-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the U.S. economy and the war in Afghanistan. He continued his call for a long-term deficit deal that would include new tax revenue and modifications to Medicare and Social Security programs. He suggested that further cuts to other government programs would be very difficult to achieve. He also spoke about the August 6, 2011, helicopter crash oin Afghanistan that killed 38 people, including members of a Navy SEAL team. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300945-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Christopher Smith (R-NJ) talked about how the U.S. is addressing the famine in Somalia and the Islamist Shabab group, tensions between Sudan and South Sudan, and U.S. foreign aid to Africa and elsewhere in an era of tightening budgets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300911-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the Washington Navy Yard about the state of the economy and initiatives to assist veterans moving into the civilian workforce. He noted better-than-expected employment statistics, but said economic recovery would "take some time." He also cited divisive U.S. debt talks, the Japan earthquake and tsunami, revolts in Arab countries and the European debt crisis as factors contributing to slack growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300915-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Erik Larson is the author of a new historical narrative detailing with the life of William E. Dodd when he became the first U.S. ambassador to Adolf Hitler's Germany in Berlin during 1933. The story follows Dodd and his family, including daughter Martha, as they interact with Joseph Goebbels, Hermann Goering and other top level members of the Third Reich during the years leading up to World War II. The book chronicles Martha's relationships with various authors including Carl Sandburg and Thomas Wolfe, as well as high-ranking Germans. It also tells the story of Ambassador Dodd's growing frustration with America's lack of action against the Third Reich. Erik Larson has authored three [New York Time]s bestsellers, including [The Devil in the White City], and [Isaac's Storm]. Mr. Larson was a staff writer for the [Wall Street Journal], and a contributing writer for [Time] Magazine. He has written articles for the [Atlantic], [Harper's], the [New Yorker], and other publications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300399-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Defense Department announced that it is ready to stop enforcing its "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on gays in the military. That message goes to President Obama, who will then formally notify Congress. The policy officially ends 60 days after that notification. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300666-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rupert Murdoch, News Corporation chair and CEO, and his son James Murdoch, chairman and chief executive of News International, testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Questions focused on the extent of their knowledge of criminal activity, settlements and confidentiality agreements made with prior victims, and allegations that police were bribed for information. The hearing was interrupted when a member of the public tried to accost Rupert Murdoch with a foam pie. There is also a brief period in which the satellite signal was interrupted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300580-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governors Jan Brewer (R-AZ) and Martin O'Malley (D-MD), co-chairs of the National Governors Association Special Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety, spoke at the National Governors Association discussion in remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September, 11, 2011, as well as U.S. border protection and communities. Other speakers included David Aguilar and Stephen Flynn. This was part of the National Governor's Association annual meeting. The 2011 conference focused the states' role in supporting education, promoting innovation, and increasing U.S. global competitiveness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300479-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Paktya, Afghanistan, in May 2008. He was the second living, active duty service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. Following the ceremony he spoke briefly to reporters outside the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300435-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300435-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT WikiLeaks founder and editor-in-chief Julian Assange and Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek discussed the history of WikiLeaks, its impact on world events, and the ethics and philosophy behind it. Contains language that some may find objectionable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300340-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Actor Gary Sinise spoke at a National Press Club luncheon. He announced the creation of his own foundation aimed at helping soldiers, veterans, first responders, and their families. He also talked about his award winning documentary [Lieutenant Dan Band: For the Common Good], which chronicles the travels of his musical band travelling around the world performing for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300286-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300286-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Defense Department held a farewell ceremony to honor outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Secretary Gates received the highest military salute and President Obama awarded him the Medal of Freedom, the most distinguished civilian honor. In remarks, President Obama said Secretary Gates' greatest legacy is that soldiers knew he "had their backs" during foreign deployments and once they returned home from war zones. Secretary Gates stated his term as defense secretary was the greatest honor of his life and that the service of soldiers will continue to weigh heavily on his mind. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300290-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Harold Koh testified that the War Powers Act of 1973 did not apply to U.S. involvement in Libya and that President Obama did not need congressional authority for continued support of the NATO mission to protect the Libyan opposition forces. Several committee members strongly disagreed, including Ranking Member Dick Lugar (R-IN) who called the move a "fundamental failure of leadership" and one that lacked constitutional discipline. The hearing was joined already in progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300253-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300253-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Service Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith talked about the Obama administration's plan for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the House vote Friday on Libya, and the defense spending bill, which will be the first order of business after the July 4, 2011, break. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300216-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Flournoy and Admiral Mike Mullen testified about President Obama's Afghanistan troop reduction plan. Admiral Mullen said he supported the president's plan to reduce U.S. troops in Afghanistan, but that the "president's decisions are more aggressive and incur more risk than I was originally prepared to accept." He later added "if the strategy if it's not working in a year or two, it needs to be reassessed" and that "we're now paying the price for walking away in 1989" from Pakistan and Afghanistan. The president's plan called for 10,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan to return home by the end of the year and a total of 33,000 troops by the end of the next summer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300192-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama pledged a new era of U.S. engagement at the United Nations and urged other leaders to join in action on several issues including global climate change and economic recovery. He also cautioned other countries to give up their "almost reflexive anti-Americanism" that he said had served as an excuse for avoiding action on issues from terrorism to poverty. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289093-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Clinton testified on U.S. goals and progress in Afghanistan and Pakistan. She said the U.S. is in the preliminary stages of diplomatic outreach to the Taliban in an effort to find a political solution to the war in Afghanistan, saying reconciliation is "not a pleasant business, but a necessary one." She spoke in full support of President Obama's plan to bring home 33,000 troops by September 2012 and admitted to a vigorous debate inside the White House over the timing of that withdrawal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300179-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300179-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the nation from the East Room of the White House on his plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. While pledging an enduring partnership with Afghanistan and a commitment to the struggle against al-Qaeda and terrorism, he said the time had come to turn the country back to the Afghans. He also outlined his foreign policy agenda for the region, commenting on the U.S. commitment to democratic movements across the Arab world. He concluded with a call to solve economic problems at home in the U.S., and paid tribute to military personnel who served in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300160-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen briefed reporters. Secretary Gates, who was participating in his last press conference before his retirement at the end of the month, began by recommending Admiral Jonathan Greenert as next chief of naval operations. In his comments he praised the press corps and talked about his relationship with the media. Other topics included U.S.-Pakistan relations, the Afghanistan war and troop withdrawal time table, the unrest in Yemen and Syria, and NATO operations in Libya. He and Admiral Mullen reacted to the appointment of the new al-Qaida leader as well as the Defense Department budget and spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300068-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ronald Welch testified at a hearing on a government sting operation aimed at gun smugglers known as "Operation Fast and Furious." He responded to questions about allegations that that weapons supplied by the government to gun smugglers as part of the operation ended up in the possession of Mexican drug cartels, saying the charges have given rise to "serious questions," but refused to say who authorized the program, citing ongoing investigations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300051-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300051-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gates spoke about the future of NATO in his final speech as Defense secretary. He warned of a "dim, if not dismal" future for the transatlantic alliance if members fail to increase defense spending and their commitment to military operations. He stressed that the U.S. is shouldering most of the cost of NATO missions in Afghanistan and Libya, and said that it will be increasingly difficult to convince the American public to support the transatlantic alliance without a greater contribution from European allies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299970-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for CIA Director Leon Panetta to become secretary of Defense. Among the topics he addressed were troop withdrawal and transfer of power in Afghanistan, the potential impact of Osama bin Laden's death on the terror threat, reducing or reforming military spending programs, as well as the threat of cyber attacks and appropriate responses to such an attack. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299943-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ryan Crocker testified about his nomination to be U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan. He talked about the transition from military to civilian authority in Afghanistan, the 2014 transition deadline and the cost of U.S. efforts in Afghanistan. He also said that his goal in Afghanistan was "sustainable stability" and "good-enough governance." In order to achieve this goal, he emphasized the importance of governance and rule of law, especially the combating of corruption, which he called "the second insurgency." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299925-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT During her official visit to the U.S., German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Obama spoke to reporters at a joint news conference. Among the topics they addressed were the state of the global economy, trade relations, the European debt crisis, Middle East peace negotiations, and democratic movements in North Africa and the Middle East. Translation into English was performed by voiceover translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following opening remarks by President Ford, former officials talked about the long-term impacts of the Vietnam War and the war's impact on U.S. foreign policy. Among the issues addressed were the effects of the War Powers Act, lasting impacts on defense and foreign policy decisions, and how the war changed defense doctrine and military culture. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156455-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns and gave a Memorial Day address in Memorial Amphitheater. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299772-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hanan Ashrawi, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, discussed the impact of the recent political unrest in the Arab world on the Palestinians as well as the Middle East peace process. She gave a Palestinian perspective of President Obama's call for a settlement based on the 1967 borders, and also commented on Israel Prime Minister's recent speech to a joint meeting of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299745-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marine Corps Commandant James Amos was interviewed by Michael O'Hanlon at the Brookings Institution. General Amos talked about U.S. challenges in Afghanistan, and the military budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299729-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed a joint meeting of the British House of Commons and House of Lords in Westminster Hall. It was the first address by an American President to a joint session of Parliament. In his remarks he talked about the strong ties between the U.S. and the United Kingdom, challenges to international security, global development, and pro-democracy protests in the Middle East and in North Africa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299695-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299695-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron spoke to reporters and answered questions on a wide range of topics, including Libya, Afghanistan, debt and deficit, and the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299695-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299695-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about ties between the U.S. and Ireland. In his speech he said the enduring, centuries-old relationship the U.S. and Ireland enjoy is bound by history, friendship, and shared values. He also said that Ireland is the first stop on his visit to Europe because he wants to reaffirm those "bonds of affection." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299648-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) annual policy conference. In his speech, he reiterated his call for basing Israeli-Palestinian peace talks on borders that existed before the 1967 Arab-Israeli War with mutually agreed land swaps, and also reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Israel's security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299639-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, focusing on political reforms after a wave of popular uprisings in Arab countries from Tunisia to Syria. In his remarks he praised the democratic nature of the uprisings and contrasted the revolutionary sentiment with the terrorism of al-Qaida, and pledged moral and economic development support to assist the people of the region. He also called for a solution to the impasse in negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, specifically calling for a recognition of a sovereign Palestine along the 1967 borders. He remarked, "the status quo is unsustainable, and Israel too must act boldly to advance a lasting peace," and that "Palestinians will never realize their independence by denying the right of Israel to exist." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299606-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former National Security Adviser James Jones testified on U.S. interests in Pakistan. In his testimony General Jones said that with the death of Osama bin Laden, Pakistan needed to quickly redefine its strategic relationship with the U.S. He also said he understood American frustration over aid to Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299560-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about CIA interrogations and the role they played in the operation that killed Osama bin Laden. At issue is whether the enhanced interrogation techniques employed during the Bush administration, which some consider torture, were the responsible in whole or part for the success of the operation. John Yoo, who helped craft the legal justifications for the George W. Bush-era interrogation practices while at the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel, moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299530-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the immigration system at Chamizal National Memorial Park in El Paso, Texas. He called on Congress to pass comprehensive reform. His four-point proposal includes increasing border security, holding business accountable who exploit undocumented workers, having people here illegally admit to breaking the law, and stop illegal immigration overall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299430-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Navy SEAL Dick Couch became a member of the Underwater Demolition and SEAL Teams following his 1967 graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. As a platoon leader in SEAL Team One in 1970, he led a POW rescue operation in Vietnam. His active duty in the military ended in 1972. He then joined the CIA as a Maritime Operations Officer. Since his retirement, Mr. Couch has lectured widely, including as adjunct professor of ethics at the U.S. Naval Academy. He also acts as an advisor to the commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command. He is author of 14 books, including six novels. His latest is [The Sheriff of Ramadi], a nonfiction book about the role of the Navy SEALs in the al-Anbar province from 2005 to 2007. His next book, to be released in 2012, is called [Sua Sponte: The Making of a Modern American Ranger]. The term "Sua Sponte" is Latin for "of their own accord." It is also the motto of the 75th Ranger Regiment of the U.S. Rangers, with which Mr. Couch was embedded in researching the book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299318-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden honored military families. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299368-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299368-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama laid a wreath at the World Trade Center Memorial to the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299343-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President laid a wreath at the impact site of the plane that was crashed into the Pentagon on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299362-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions, which were focused on the announcement that the White House will not release photos of Osama bin Laden's death. "It is not in our national security interests to allow those images, as has been in the past been the case, to become icons to rally opinion against the U.S.," Mr. Carney said. He also stated that the president had consulted members of his national security team about whether to release the photo before making his decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299326-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT White House Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John Brennan joined Press Secretary Jay Carney at the White House daily briefing. Mr. Brennan told reporters that the killing of Osama bin Laden was "a defining moment in the war against al-Qaeda, the war on terrorism by decapitating the head of the snake known as al-Qaeda." He also described how he and President Obama as well as other members of the national security team viewed this "tense" U.S. military operation and the decision to carry it out was one of the "gutsiest" decisions made by a president. Following Mr. Brennan, Mr. Carney answered more questions about Osama bin Laden. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299271-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299271-3 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a rare, Sunday-evening address to the nation from the White House, the president announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed in a raid on a private compound outside Islamabad, Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299281-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced changes to his national security team. Among those changes, he nominated CIA director Leon Panetta to be defense secretary and General David Petraeus to head up the CIA. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299240-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299240-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials testified on the effectiveness of past recommendations on contracting reform and current fraud, waste and abuse in Iraq and Afghanistan contracting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299168-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Chair Buck McKeon (R-CA) talked about the military budget, cost growth in programs like the Joint Strike Fighter, as well as the U.S. role in Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He also discussed impending changes in Defense Department leadership and the national security team. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299059-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Susan Rice testified about United Nations operations and the U.S. role at the U.N. She outlined the Obama administration's priorities for reforming the U.N. and its management practices. She also called on Congress to approve the President's $3.54 billion budget request for the United Nations and other international agencies, as well as peacekeeping efforts in the fiscal year beginning October 1. She also talked about U.S. dues to the United Nations and the potential implications of withholding dues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298888-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder said alleged September 11 plotters would be tried by the military instead of the Justice Department. In his remarks he accused Congress of undermining counterterrorism efforts by passing laws that prevented trials in U.S. federal courts. He also said the Justice Department was better equipped than Congress to make decisions about the best way to try terrorist suspects. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298841-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298841-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen spoke on the scope and extent of U.S. involvement in military action against the forces of Moammar Qadhafi in Libya. Committee Chair Carl Levin spoke with reporters following the adjournment of the hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298772-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama outlined the mission of U.S. military action in Libya in a national address from National Defense University. In his remarks he talked about the events that led to his decision to commit U.S. forces to the international mission, spoke about the future role of the U.S., and explained American interests in the region. He also called on those Libyans still loyal to Moammar Qadhafi to desert him, and said that the end of the leader's rule was inevitable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298695-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298695-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the implications of U.S. military actions in Libya. Among the issues they addressed were the purpose of the mission, the constitutionality of U.S. involvement in the conflict, and President Obama's national address on the topic. At the end of the program, audience members posed questions for members of the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298692-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lisa Anderson, president of the American University in Cairo, gave her perspective on the origins of political unrest in the Middle East, focusing on Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. Among her remarks she predicted that Libya leader Moammar Gadhafi would die as a martyr before giving up power. After her speech, she answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298630-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, briefed reporters on the status of U.S. military strikes against Muammar Qadhafi's forces in Libya. Among his comments he said that U.S. forces had rescued one crew member of the fighter that crashed in Libya, and the other crew member was rescued by Libyans and then turned over to U.S. forces. Admiral Locklear spoke over the telephone from the USS Mount Whitney in the Mediterranean. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298621-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama condemned violence against the Libyan people by the Qadhafi government. He outlined potential actions, including military options, by the international community. He also laid out conditions to avert military action and grounds for U.S. participation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298571-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patrick Kennedy and Bureau of Consular Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary for Overseas Citizens Service James Pettit updated reporters on the evacuation of American citizens in response to Japan's nuclear plant crisis following the country's 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298554-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Petraeus and Undersecretary of Defense Department Policy Michele A. Flournoy testified on U.S. operations in Afghanistan. General Petraeus', on his first trip to Washington, D.C., since taking the commander position in Afghanistan, expressed support for President Obama's timeline for withdrawal of troops from the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298502-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298502-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Petraeus and Undersecretary Flournoy testified on U.S. operations in Afghanistan. General Petraeus, on his first trip to Washington, D.C., since taking the commander position in Afghanistan, expressed support for President Obama's timeline for withdrawal of troops from the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298502-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298502-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Hulsman is a senior research fellow at the Hague Centre For Strategic Studies, and president and co-founder or John C. Hulsman Enterprises, an international relations consulting firm. He advises both public and private groups on what he calls the decline of the West, and the rise of the Indian Ocean Rim and China. His books include [Ethical Realism], the [Godfather Doctrine], and a biography of Lawrence of Arabia entitled, [To Begin The World Over Again]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298365-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a news conference on rising gas prices and other issues. He said the U.S. was prepared to use its strategic petroleum reserves if oil supplies are significantly disrupted by events in the Middle East. He also talked about U.S. efforts to respond to the 8.9 massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, and civil conflict in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298444-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives John Dingell, Keith Ellison, and Frank Wolf testified at a Homeland Security hearing on the threat of radicalization among U.S. Muslims. Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison became emotional during his testimony as he recalled a Muslim American first responder who died on September 11, 2001 but was suspected of involvement in the terrorist attacks after his death. Congressman Ellison is the first Muslim American elected to Congress and denounced the hearing warning that it could increase suspicion of law enforcement in the Muslim community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298377-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Piracy experts from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy talked about recent international piracy incidents and how civil unrest and poverty are contributing to the rise in piracy. Topics included anti-piracy tactics and prosecution problems. They also answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298371-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on funding for State Departent programs and foreign policy priorities. She reiterated her testimony from the previous day before the House Foreign Affairs Committee regarding Libya that Moammar Qadhafi should step down that no actions were yet "off the table" in response to unrest in that country. Other topics included Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, intellectual property, and Voice of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298246-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Winslow Wheeler spoke about the military, Department of Defense spending and acquisition, and military operations. He also analyzed several video clips from congressional hearings, critiquing ways in which members and witnesses conducted themselves at hearings. He recently wrote two of the ten essays in [The Pentagon Labyrinth: 10 Short Essays to Help You Through It]. Winslow Wheeler has worked on the staffs of Senators Javits, Kassebaum, Pryor, and Domenici. His 2002 article entitled, "Mr. Smith is Dead: No One Stands in the Way as Congress Lards Post-September 11 Defense Bills with Pork," led to him leaving his position on the staff of the Senate Budget Committee. He is the author of the book, [The Wastrels of Defense: How Congress Sabotages U.S. Security]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298147-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT State Department representatives briefed reporters and answered questions on the department's announcement that it had suspended operations in and withdrawn employees from the U.S. Embassy in Libya. The Obama administration also announced plans to impose sanctions against the Moammar Gadhafi's government in order to pressure the regime from using violence against those protesting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298198-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT P.J. Crowley briefed reporters and answered questions, focusing on continuing violence in Libya. In his comments he said the U.S. supports removing Libya from the United Nations Human Rights Council. He also talked about a ferry filled with Americans and others that had not yet left the Libyan capital of Tripoli, as well as other evacuation efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298177-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298177-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about political unrest in Libya. He said the violence must stop and that the human rights of the Libyan people are non-negotiable. He also announced that Secretary Clinton would travel to Geneva the following week for a meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298154-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298154-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the role of economics in the spate of unrest in the Middle East, and the impact on the regional economy in the wake of the protests. Following their remarks they responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298152-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT P.J. Crowley briefed reporters and answered questions. In his comments he said the United States is focused on getting American citizens out of Libya due to the violence in that country. Other topics included four American hostages killed by Somali pirates and an American diplomat jailed in Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298136-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the 2012 military budget. Secretary Gates said that the prospects for closing the U.S. detention base at Guantanmo Bay, Cuba, are "very low." He also talked about funding to expand Afghanistan security forces by 70,000. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298036-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298036-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation after 18 days of anti-government protests and revolution. Saying that "the wheel of history has turned at a blinding pace," he called for continued reform from the new military leadership and vowed to provide aid for the transition to democratic rule if asked. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297977-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297977-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama said the world was "witnessing history unfold in Egypt and that the United States will continue to support an orderly and genuine transition to Democracy in that country." His remarks came shortly after reports that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak planed to leave office soon. President Obama addressed the situation in Egypt at the beginning of a speech on expanding high-speed wireless networks. The President announced a goal of giving 98% of Americans high-speed wireless access within five years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297954-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297954-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about homeland security issues and Obab administration policy on birder issues. After the interview the reporters discussed her responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297866-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297866-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Richard Lugar (R-IN) joined Newsmakers to discuss U.S. tactics in Afghanistan. He urges President Obama to make a decision about additional troops in the region and said he would like to see General McChrystal testify before his committee. He also states that nation building is "too ambitious" but regional "stability" is what's needed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289724-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT World leaders spoke at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. International leaders spoke about the importance of the fall of the wall, the end of the Cold War, and the impact of German Unification. President Obama videotaped a message for the ceremonies. Several "dominoes" painted to represent portions of the wall lined the square, but the symbolic display knocking the dominoes down was not shown. Intermittent audio difficulties at the source prevented some speeches from being heard or translated at the beginning of the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289888-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama military leaders, and clergy delivered remarks at a memorial service for the 13 people killed in a shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November 4. President Obama praised the victims for their service and said that the legacy of the dead will live beyond their "incomprehensible" slayings. The boots, helmets and rifles and service photographs of the slain soldiers were lined up before the podium where President Obama spoke, and family members of the dead wore white ribbons as they were escorted to seats at the ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289929-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289929-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama paid tribute to America's veterans by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, after which he and others addressed military personnel, dignitaries, and veterans in the amphitheater. President Obama in his remarks praised present and past servicemen and women. Of the current generation, he said, "They chose to serve the cause that is greater than self, many even after they knew they'd be sent into harm's way. And for the better part of a decade they have endured tour after tour in distant and difficult places." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289958-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to a joint meeting of Congress. In her remarks she spoke about the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany since reunification, and he own experiences during and after the Cold War. She also focused on several other topics such as Iranian nuclear development, operations in Afghanistan, the Middle East peace process, and international efforts to address climate change and combat global warming. This was the first address by a German chancellor in over 50 years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289781-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289781-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Commission on Wartime Contracting met with Defense Department and Army officials to examine the role of contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. The hearing examined the adequacy of supervision over contractor employees during the drawdown of U.S. troops in Iraq, and coordination of Defense Department agencies that manage and audit contracts. The panel focused on the effectiveness and the differences between the Defense Department's deployed contractor database known as SPOT -- Synchronized Predeployment and Operation Tracker versus a manual census count of contractor suppliers compiled by the Army's Central Command. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289744-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289744-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Albright spoke about a number of issues including operations in Afghanistan, NATO, the Obama administration, anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289764-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289764-4 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Kerry addressed the Council on Foreign Relations. He gave his assessment on military operations, the Afghan political situation, and legislation he co-sponsored that provides economic aid to Pakistan. Senator Kerry recently returned from a week-long trip to the region where he met with Afghan and Pakistani leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289629-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289629-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Vice President Dick Cheney addressed the 20th anniversary Keeper of the Flame dinner. He talked about national security policy and U.S. engagement in Afghanistan. He criticized the Obama administration for "waffling" on Afghan strategy, saying the "White House must stop dithering while America's armed forces are in danger." He also defended the Bush administration against charges that it allowed some suspected terrorists to be tortured. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289582-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289582-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks to staff at the Joint Terrorism Task Force Headquarters. He praised the staff for their work saying that because of the efforts and the sacrifices made by task force members, the U.S. was making "real progress" in disrupting the terrorists who are intent on attacking the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289552-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289552-4 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. Central Command, spoke about military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also spoke about an on-going strategy review being conducted by the Defense Department and White House that was considering adding up to 40,000 troops in Afghanistan saying that there were limits to how fast that development could occur, but that the decision was a "very substantial endeavor" that was "moving quite rapidly." Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289311-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289311-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT World Bank President Robert Zoellick gave a region-by-region analysis of what the financial crisis has meant around the globe and also offered some ideas for preventing future crises. He discussed both regulatory reform in the U.S. and his thoughts on international economic cooperation. Following his remarks he responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289174-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Petraeus spoke about military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and said the fight against al-Qaida had been "mildly positive" and called for a "whole of governments" approach to counterterrorism. He also declined to discuss what he called "pre-decisional details" on whether to send more troops to Afghanistan or other measures that should be taken in the war there, saying only that numerous discussions with a "considerable degree of intensity" will be taking place over the next several days. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289092-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289092-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colonel Moammar Qadhafi gave his first address at the General Assembly and delivered a long address in which he spoke against the Security Council and a host of other perceived enemies, while urging the world to welcome President Obama, referring to him as "our son." In the first part of the speech he focused on what he called the inherent unfairness of the United Nations. At one point, he even tore the edge of the founding charter he held in his hand, saying he agreed with the document's preamble but nothing else. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289093-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289093-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown spoke about Iran's second nuclear program. Iran revealed the existence of the second plant in a letter sent Monday to International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei. The leaders were attending the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289138-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to the United Nations General Assembly. In his remarks he responded to Iranian President Ahmadinejad's remarks the previous day. Brandishing Nazi orders for the extermination of Jews, he criticized President Ahmadinejad denial of the Holocaust and rebuked U.N. delegates who had listened politely to the Iranian leader's speech, demanding, "Have you no shame?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289123-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289123-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama chaired the U.N. Security Council meeting on nuclear proliferation. President Obama said in his remarks that the United Nations had a "pivotal role to play" in preventing a nuclear crisis. Leaders of other member nations also spoke during the session and focused on potential action to prevent the spread of atomic weapons. The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution committing to work toward a nuclear weapons-free world. . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289120-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iranian President Ahmadinejad spoke about a number of issues concerning Iran. In his remarks he said that Iran was willing to open negotiations in good faith and was committed "to participate in the process of building durable peace and security." He criticized the state of international affairs, and particularly the actions of the U.S. and Israel. He also predicted the downfall of the current economic system, championed the cause of Palestinians, and defended governing on the basis of religious morality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289093-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289093-5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks at a United Nations summit on climate change. In his remarks he aid the U.S. had been among the nations "slow to respond to or even recognize the magnitude of the climate threat," and spoke about actions he had taken in the first few months of his presidency to counter global warming. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a climate change summit to focus heads of state on the urgent need for action on global climate change, and to mobilize political will needed to reach a agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289068-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289068-2 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about military and civilian operations in Afghanistan and possible strategies to brieng greater stability to the country. Among the topics they addressed were military personnel levels needed to support the operation, controlling narcotics trafficking, the level of threat posed by al-Qaida and the Taliban, and steps needed to strengthen the civilian government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288983-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton previewed the United States' agenda for the United Nations General Assembly. In her remarks she addressed the Obama administration announcement of a change in missile defense system strategy. Other topics included nuclear proliferation and Iran, climate change, women's rights, and food security. Following her remarks she responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289008-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289008-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced changes to the U.S. missile defense program, cancelling a plan to build missile defense systems in the Czech Republic and Poland. He said the military would develop plans for a "smarter, safer, and swifter" system in the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288985-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288985-4 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman General James Cartwright answered questions about the cancellation of an European missile defense program. Secretary Gates said the decision to abandon the Bush administration's plans for a land-based missile defense system followed a reassessment of the threat posed by Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288986-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288986-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a meeting with Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They addressed a number of issues including trade and troop deployment in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288951-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT