The featured programs for the Foreign Policy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=946 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 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:17:08 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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