The most popular 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) Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 23:09:02 GMT Mr. Khanna talked about the effects of the cap on summer visas. Since the Immigration and Naturalization Service imposed a limit on the number of summer visas that would be issued, some hospitality and tourism industry employers have complained that they may have difficulty hiring enough maids, food servers, and other seasonal workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181517-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181517-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses spoke about the American agricultural sector's reliance on foreign, and often undocumented, workers to pick fruit and vegetables on America's farms. Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert appeared in character to testify. Mr. Colbert was part of a United Farm Workers campaign calling on unemployed Americans to take jobs in the agriculture sector. As part of the program he spent a day laboring at a vegetable farm in New York in August 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295639-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Oliver North was sworn in by Senator Inouye. Oliver North testified that he had authority and approval from his superiors for all his activities. North maintained that he assumed presidential approval, but did not ever receive direct approval from President Reagan. North was questioned about shredding and falsifying documents. He also was questioned about soliciting donations for the contras from third world countries. North contradicted testimony from Robert McFarlane that McFarlane told NSC staff not to solicit aid from foreign countries or private sources. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9532-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Rice testified about the Bush administration's latest Iraq policy and plans to add 21,500 troops to the forces stationed in Iraq in an effort to bring greater security to the country. In sometimes contentious exchanges with senators, she said she understood the skepticism expressed by members but had confidence that the Iraqi government would meet its obligations to combat both Shiite and Sunni insurgents, and enact economic and political reforms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196140-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Hillary Clinton spoke at a town hall meeting with State Department employees. She began with a review of the State Department's Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR). She warned Iraqi leaders against "blowing this opportunity," referring to recent violent episodes in that country, and announced that Google's Chrome Web browser would be deployed throughout the department for the first time. She also said she did not intend to continue in her position in a possible second term of the Obama administration, saying she was ready to retire from public service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303922-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered a speech at Cairo University and spoke about U.S. relations with, and outreach to, the Muslim world. He spoke about finding "common ground" and "a new beginning" with the Muslim world. He also characterized the military occupation of Iraq a "war of choice," called on Muslim nations to confront "violent extremists," encouraged Iran to negotiate with the West on the future of its nuclear program, talked about women's rights, and said the U.S. was committed to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286821-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Constitutional law and national security scholars testified on the constitutionality of prosecuting Wikileaks founder Julian Assange under the 1917 Espionage Act. Among the topics addressed were the nature of journalism, the extent of constitutional protections of the press in protecting the divulgence of classified information, and the amount of information that is categorized as classified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297115-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for several military commanders. The commander chosen to replace General David Petraeus in Afghanistan was Lieutenant General John Allen. Vice Admiral William McRaven, the commander of the Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden, was nominated to lead the Special Operations Command, and General James Thurman was picked to lead U.S. forces in Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300255-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton announced three executive branch appointments: William Daley, a Chicago attorney and brother of Mayor Richard Daley, to be Secretary of Commerce, Rep. Richardson to be Ambassador to the U.N. and Gene Sperling to be Chairman of the National Economic Council. He also announced that four cabinet-level officials will remain for his second term: Janet Reno, Robert Rubin, Donna Shalala and Carol Browner. After his announcement and remarks, by his choices, the president took reporters' questions on his cabinet and his expectations for his second term among other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77323-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Mexico President Felipe Calderon held a joint news conference in Mexico City. In their remarks and answers to questions they focused on the need to crack down on smuggling of assault weapons used in Mexican drug violence, cooperation on global climate change and emissions control, and U.S. policy toward Cuba. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285318-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT President Obama participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns and then spoke during a Memorial Day observance program at Arlington National Cemetery. In his remarks he praised the sacrifice of military personnel who had given their lives in several wars and recognized the sacrifice of the families gathered to remember more recent victims of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286572-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues, focusing primarily on the decision to not release photographs of prisoner treatment under the Bush administration. The decision was a reversal of a prior effort to release information on detainee treatment. Mr. Gibbs indicated that the reversal was made out of concern for the safety of U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The briefing was interrupted at one point by ringing cell phones, one of which Mr. Gibbs confiscated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286314-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286314-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-IA) testified at a hearing on a government sting operation aimed at gun smugglers known as "Operation Fast and Furious." Senator Grassley was investigating the issue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300051-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about a White House report on security lapses following the Christmas Day attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253. He outlined several of the lapses and presented an overview of directives he had issued to correct problems found. He stated that "the U.S. government did not connect the dots" to uncover the attempted airline bombing plot and that his administration would be vigilant in the prosecution of the "war on al-Qaida." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291121-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mickey McCarter talked about Homeland Security Department budget, departmental priorities, and how its funds are spent. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292319-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292319-8 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry testified about plans to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan and subsequent goals to begin reducing troop levels beginning in July 2011. General McChrystal said in his remarks that the additional troops would give the U.S. "credibility in the minds of Afghans who demand proof not only that we want to protect them but that we can." They also talked about their expectations for success in enhancing security in the region and bringing more credibility to the political process. Additionally General McChrystal said that either killing or capturing Osama bin Laden would be a symbolic victory that could help defeat al-Qaida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290530-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT The Libertarian Party is explained. Libertarian views on the economy, foreign policy, and military conflict are discussed. The Persian Gulf crisis is explained through the Libertarian interpretation of the Constitution and a national security perspective. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14299-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Kerry talked about the relationship between U.S. domestic policy challenges and its global influence. In his remarks Senator Kerry said he hoped the January 8, 2011, shooting in Tucson, Arizona of Representative Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others would change the tone in Congress on debates over energy, the deficit, infrastructure, and other issues. He also said partisan gridlock is hurting U.S. ability to compete in the global economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297434-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297434-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the nomination of Judge Sotomayor to a position on the Supreme Court, reaction to North Korean nuclear tests, efforts to stimulate the U.S. economy, and same-sex marriage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286621-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and john McCain (R-AZ) spoke on the Senate floor about S. 1867, a bill dealing with Defense programs and policy, including terror detainee policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302902-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302902-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mickey McCarter talked about ways the Department of Homeland Security attempts to provide airline security, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed screening machine technology, air marshals, and overall performance of the Transportation Security Administration. This was the first of a five-part series on select operations of the Department of Homeland Security. The product identification numbers for the other parts are 299557-6, 299570-5, 299571-5, and 299569-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Michael Scheuer talked about the latest on the attempted Christmas Day terrorist attack on Northwest flight 253, new security procedures, Al Qaeda in Yemen, the recent killings of CIA employees in Afghanistan, and other topics. He 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/291033-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291033-3 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Chris Hedges talked about his life and work and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A foreign correspondent with a master's degree from Harvard Divinity School, he discussed topics such as terrorism, religion, and politics. Chris Hedges is the author of nine books: [War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning] (2002 -- National Book Critics Circle finalist); [What Every Person Should Know About War] (2003); [Losing Moses on the Freeway: The Ten Commandments in America] (2005); [American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America] (2007); [I Don't Believe in Atheists] (2008): [Collateral Damage: America's War Against Iraqi Civilians] (2008); [Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle] (2009); [The Death of the Liberal Class] (2010); and [The World As It Is: Dispatches on the Myth of Human Progress] (2011). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303072-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Bob Woodward, author of [Obama's Wars], talked about President Obama's direction of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq during his first 18 months in the White House. Topics included the president's deliberations over whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, the issues faced by administration officials, and the conflicts between people in several key positions. Mr. Woodward also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Clips were shown of Mr. Woodward speaking October 7, 2010, on the "Charlie Rose Show," in 1994 about the working relationship between President Clinton and Vice President Gore, and in 2007 about President George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295890-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295890-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ellsberg and Mr. Kristol talked about the war with Iraq, protests against the war, the 1991 Gulf War, and related issues. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Mr. Ellsberg is the author of [Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers], published by Viking Press. Mr. Kristol is the co-author of [The War over Iraq: Saddam's Tyranny and America's Mission], published by Encounter Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175746-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175746-2 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT B.R. Myers takes an in-depth look at North Korean society and the domestic propaganda to which its citizens are exposed. Myers argues that North Korea is a paranoid, military-dominated nationalist state with a government that is influenced heavily by Japanese fascism. He spoke at the World Affairs Council of Northern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292562-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Steve Clemons gave an update on the situation in Libya, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He talked about the transition to a new government, saying that the U.S. and other NATO allies should offer assistance and give the transitional team time to work. Other topics included the leaders of the rebellion and role of Turkey as a possible model for a new Libyan government. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301174-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301174-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the late Peter W. Rodman (1943-2008) and his posthumous book, [Presidential Command: Power, Leadership, and the Making of Foreign Policy from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush] (Knopf; fifth edition January 6, 2009). Peter Rodman, former senior fellow in foreign policy at the Brookings Institution, served on the National Security Councils of Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In his book Mr. Rodman looked at the relationship between U.S. presidents and the diplomatic, military, and intelligence bureaucracies that they have to deal with and how that affects the success of their foreign policies. Among the topics the panelists addressed were presidential leadership styles, the role of the Cabinet and advisers, and reaction to events that have shaped U.S. foreign policy. They also commented on the prospects for the Obama administration. Carlos Pascual made introductory remarks and moderated the discussion. After the program, the featured speakers took audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286614-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about U.S. border security and how border patrol operations on federal lands might be impacted by environmental laws. Utah Republican Rob Bishop introduced legislation that would waive some environmental rules for Border Patrol agents when operating on public lands. At issue was the impact of border patrol vehicles, observation towers, roads and fences on national park, U.S. Forest Service, or wilderness lands. They also examined cooperation between federal agencies in implementing environmental laws in border areas, particularly in some of the less secure areas along the U.S. Southern border. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299067-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299067-2 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about relations with Somalia and various security threats in the region. Among the topics they addressed were piracy, terrorism, the refugee situation, and the impact of regional drought. Somalia had topped Foreign Policy Magazine's list of failed states for four years running. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300373-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300373-2 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Intelligence leaders testified at an annual hearing about security threats facing the U.S. at home and abroad. Among the issues they discussed were al-Qaida, Iran, Pakistan, and cyber threats. National Intelligence Director James Clapper told the committee that al-Qaida had been weakened but remained a threat,and warned that the U.S. still faced significant threats from terrorist organizations, foreign entities, and computer hackers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304048-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT The National Endowment for Democracy presented the Dalai Lama with the Democracy Service Medal in recognition of the Tibetan spiritual leader's commitment to advancing the principles of democracy and human dignity. The Dalai Lama in his remarks talked about the history of the struggles of the Tibetan people in the past 50 years. He also reviewed how he came to believe in an "open" versus "authoritarian" society - particularly Indian democracy versus Chinese communism. Following his acceptance speech, he responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292175-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister Gordon Brown addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He spoke about challenges posed by the global financial crisis. He also urged U.S. lawmakers to resist protectionism, adopt policies to fight climate change, and take advantage of the goodwill toward the U.S. by world powers following the election of President Barack Obama. Near the beginning of his remarks he also announced that Queen Elizabeth II had bestowed a knighthood on Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284421-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the Bush Administration's detention and interrogation program for prisoners and enemy combatants. This was the first hearing on the topic since the release of the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel's (OLC) memos on the subject which authorized techniques many analysts considered torture. This opening portion of the hearing contained members' opening statements and the remarks by Professor Luban prior to a break to permit rearrangement of the hearing room in preparation for Mr. Sufan's appearance behind a screen to protect his identity from cameras. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286307-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Secretaries Clinton and Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for under- and over-sea travel and commerce. The U.S. is the only major country that has not ratified the treaty. The witnesses argued in favor in favor of the U.S. signing the agreement for reasons that included national security, job creation, oil exploration, and countering China's influence in Asia. Senators who argued against the treaty cited loss of sovereignty, imposition of an international tax, and the allowance of foreign nations to regulate U.S. energy emissions as the basis for their disapproval. Secretary Clinton in her opening statement said that opposition to the treaty is based on "ideology and mythology." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306163-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Former officials talked about the nuclear and terrorist threat posed by Iran. Topics included U.S. policy toward Iran and the terrorist designation for the People's Mujahedin of Iran, a group that opposes the current Iranian regime. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297619-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a joint news conference with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada and President Felipe Calderon of Mexico as part of the North American Leaders' Summit. They discussed a wide range of topics including job creation, trade, and security. President Obama said the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are working together to get rid of out-dated regulations that are stifling job creation. President Obama also commented on the previous week's Supreme Court oral arguments on the 2010 health care law, saying he remains confident that justices will rule that the law is constitutional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305258-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 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 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held an oversight hearing on the Transportation Security Administration. In his testimony, John Pistole defended the TSA's aggressive pat-downs and full body scans at airports, saying that the screenings were necessary to protect the nation's fliers. He also characterized the screening procedure as "uncomfortable" when he volunteered to undergo a pat-down. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296635-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT