The most recent programs for the Iraq Interim Government (06/26/04 -) Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1047 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 18:58:02 GMT Stuart Bowen talked about the costs of rebuilding Iraq, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to his final report on reconstruction, the U.S. had spent approximately $60 billion supporting programs and projects since 2003. Mr. Bowen discussed how the money was spent, what had been accomplished, and reaction to U.S. efforts from key Iraqi and U.S. leadership. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311419-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311419-5 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the progress of the transition in Iraq. The first panel focused on civilian workers in Iraq, and the breakdown of the 14,000 contractors in the region and details on what the contractors are actually doing in Iraq, land development agreements,and the status of development proposals for police training stations. Panel Two continued the discussion on land development agreements and concerns over having an official agreement with the Iraqis, rather than just verbal agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306821-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a meeting Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki. They talked about security issues and the turnover of responsibility and control to Iraqi forces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287910-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author, journalist and NBC producer Aram Roston discussed his new book, [The Man Who Pushed America to War: The Extraordinary Life, Adventures, and Obsessions of Ahmed Chalabi], published by Nation Books. Ahmad Chalabi was a secularist Shiite politician who advocated the invasion of Iraq. He was a member of the Iraqi National Congress (INC) and was deputy prime minister in Iraq from May 2005 until May 2006. The INC gave several intelligence agencies information that was used to justify the invasion of Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202497-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the new legislation approved by the Iraqi Parliament during the week. Topics included the stability of the Iraqi government and prospects for further action and the possibility of further delays due to sectarian and ethnic division. Panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204129-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the implications of the November 26 Declaration of Principles. Topics included whether such an agreement was a status of forces agreement or a defense treaty that would require congressional approval, and the consequences of the declaration for the United Nations Resolutions on Iraq. The subcommittee will also hear additional testimony from a military expert on status of forces agreement and from lawyers who are experts on international agreements and the approval process, within both the Executive Branch and the Congress, for various types of such agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203951-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Paul Folmsbee was a Foreign Service Officer who was embedded with the 82nd Airborne. He briefed reporters on the year's progress in Iraq in regards to rule of law, economic development, and reconciliation between the Sunnis and Shiites. He answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203112-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ali al-Dabbagh talked about the Iraq government's perspective on PKK rebel actions in the Kurdish north region and Turkey's possible attacks across the border in response. Other topics included Iran, regional stability, Blackwater and other security contractors, and how long U.S. troops may be in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201612-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Lynch spoke about charges of corruption among Iraqi government officials, investigations into the charges, and House debate on the subject expected later in the day. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201216-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201216-3 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT William Polk talked about his book [Violent Politics: A History of Insurgency, Terrorism, and Guerrilla War, from the American Revolution to Iraq], published by Harper. In his book he relays examples of insurgent action throughout history including the Revolutionary War, Algerian War for independence, and Vietnam. He draws parallels between prior guerilla wars and activity in Afghanistan and Iraq today. In his presentation he included his recommendations for action to disengage from Iraq. Mr. Polk responded to questions from the representatives. William Polk was formerly a history professor with a concentration on the Middle East at Harvard University and the University of Chicago. He is the author of numerous books, including [Understanding Iraq] and [The United States and the Arab World]. The event, sponsored by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Out of Iraq Caucus, took place in the Cannon Caucus Room. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201164-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201164-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lieutenant Colonel Steve Russell (Ret.) talked about the situation in Iraq and what would be necessary to achieve victory. He talked about statements by politicians that he found detrimental to those efforts. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he commanded the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry 'Regulars' and conducted combat in Tikrit, Iraq, from the Spring of 2003 to the Spring of 2004 and was involved in the hunt and capture of Saddam Hussein. He showed many pictures as he talked about the caputre of Saddam. Lieutenant Colonel Russell (Ret.) responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201362-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jim Coooper talked about the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in which he would participating that day to assess the corruption in the Iraqi government. Representative Cooper's bill (HR 928), the Improving Government Accountability Act, was passed by the House the previous day. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201194-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201194-7 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeremy Scahill talked by remote video from New York City about the security firm Blackwater. The Iraq government has banned Blackwater from operating in Iraq after the most recent incident involving Blackwater -- a Baghdad firefight that left eight Iraqi civilians dead. Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill is the author of [Blackwater: The Rise of The World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army], published by Nation Books. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200720-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200720-6 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Donnelly talked about efforts during the week by the Senate to pass the Defense Authorization Bill. He talked about how amendments on Iraq will affect passage of the bill. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200717-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200717-3 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tony Blankley talked about President Bush's speech that evening on troops in Iraq as well as U.S. policy in Iraq. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200713-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200713-3 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kirk Johnson talked about the levels of violence in Iraq in light of the U.S. "surge" strategy. He served as Ambassador Ryan Crocker's chief statistician for violence trends in Baghdad as the deputy director for Assessments in the Joint Strategic Planning and Assessment office at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad for 13 months. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. He is currently a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation Center for Data Analysis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200712-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200712-9 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jim Marshall talked by remoted video from the Cannon House Office Building Rotunda about the testimony given the previous day by General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker on the situation in Iraq. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. There were a few minutes of open phones on "Petraeus Report on Iraq" after the Representative left. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200711-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200711-4 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Phil Gingrey, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, talked about U.S. policy on the war in Iraq and the Armed Services Committee hearing later in the day to hear testimony from General James Jones (Ret.), chairman of the Independent Commission on the Security Forces in Iraq. Also discussed were the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report on Iraq released on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, and the reports expected the next week from General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker. Photographs were shown of Representative Gingrey in Iraq during the August break. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200706-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200706-4 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iraqi Ambassador Samir Sumaida'ie talked about the progress of his government and the status of the current relationship between Iraq and the United States. He responded to questions from the club members in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200846-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200846-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Richard Shelby talked about his trip to Iraq the previous month, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report on Iraq released the previous day, and the reports expected the next week from General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. There were a few minutes of open phones on "Iraq War Policy" at the beginning of the segment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200705-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200705-8 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Bob Casey talked about his trip to Iraq the previous month, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report on Iraq released the previous day, and the reports expected the next week from General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. There were a few minutes of open phones on "Iraq War Policy" at the beginning of the segment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200705-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200705-7 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Snow briefed reporters and answered questions about a number of issues including a White House interim report on political and military progress in Iraq, aw well as congressional debate on the future of Iraq policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199894-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199894-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Immerman talked about modern-day U.S. presidents and their reliance on their personal set of beliefs rather than classified intelligence to formulate foreign policy. Topics included the use of intelligence in the U.S. decision to invade Iraq in 2003, the Kennedy administration and the Cuban Missile crisis, the Truman administration's rejection of Central Intelligence Agency information, the politicization of U.S. intelligence in the 1960s, and intelligence during the Vietnam era. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. Society President Immerman delivered the presidential address at the 2007 Diplomatic History Conference, "Intelligence and Strategy: Historicizing Psychology, Policy, and Politics." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199397-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke at the rededication ceremony of the Islamic Center of Washington. He spoke of the 50-year history of the Center, combating terrorism, America's intentions in the world, and the freedom of religion in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199457-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199457-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rajiv Chandrasekaran talked about his book [Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq's Green Zone], published by Knopf. Mr. Chandrasekaran outlined missteps of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq. Mr. Chandrasekaran was formerly the Baghdad bureau chief. He was interviewed at the 2007 [Washington Post] Author Meet and Greet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198460-13 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198460-13 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Henri Barkey held a conversation with His Excellency Barham Salih about the political situation in Iraq, the future of the government, regional and sectarian tensions, and the impact of U.S. foreign policy on progress in the country. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198103-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ali Al-Dabbagh talked about the Iraqi government's view of efforts by the U.S. government to stabilize Iraq. Topics included the April 12 bombing in the Green Zone in Iraq, fundamentalist terrorists, law enforcement in Baghdad, and the progress of the Iraqi government. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197114-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197114-4 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Sumaida'ie talked about the future of Iraq, the historical and contemporary context for sectarian violence in Iraq, and joint U.S.-Iraq efforts to facilitate better security within the country. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197586-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Senate leaders spoke to reporters about Bush administration supplemental spending requests for operations in Iraq, future debate on policy in Iraq, and legislative priorities of the Senate. They also answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197021-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197021-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader John Boehner held a weekly legislative briefing and spoke to reporters about the House legislative agenda, including Iraq supplemental spending requests and Democratic proposals to tie the request to benchmarks for measuring Iraqi security measures or eventual withdrawal of U.S. forces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197016-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197016-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The guest reported on the status of the Iraq war debate in the Senate and House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196407-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196407-7 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators Levin and Reed spoke to reporters about U.S. policy in Iraq. They talked about an upcoming meeting of several Iraqi leaders on the political future of the country and the ability of the Iraqi government to address the sectarian violence in the country. They also criticized the Bush administration for its apparent dismissal of recommendations made by the Iraq Study Group, and urged an end to the open-ended military commitment to Iraq. They also answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195814-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and Iraqi Vice President al-Hashemi spoke to reporters in the Oval Office about their meeting and future policy in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195793-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim, president of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI) and the leader of the United Iraqi Alliance, spoke about his perspectives on reconciliation between sectarian factions in Iraq. Among the issues he addressed were ethnic and regional differences in the Iraqi population, regional interests in the future of Iraq by neighboring countries, and challenges to building political stability in a newly democratic Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. Remarks were in Arabic, with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195612-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kubba talked about the future of the Iraqi Parliament in the face of pressures from diverse ethnic and religious interests and the lack of mechanisms to deliver services to citizens. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195542-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195542-2 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki spoke to reporters about their summit meeting in Jordan, the political future of Iraq, U.S. military operations in the country, and other issues affecting U.S.-Iraq relations. In response to questions from reporters, President Bush endorsed Prime Minister Al-Maliki's leadership, and said that American forces would "stay in Iraq to get the job done, so long as the government wants us there." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195579-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senior [Newsweek] editor Michael Hirsh talked about his cover story on the role of Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in Iraq. [Newsweek] called him "The Most Dangerous Man in Iraq" in its cover story. He responded to telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195029-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195029-3 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Abdel-Aziz al Wandawi, director general of information of the Higher National Commission for De-Ba'athification, and Nibras Kazimi talk about the political and security situation in Iraq. Among the issues they addressed were the levels of sectarian violence in the country, training and recruitment of security forces, and the strength of competing factions in Iraq. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195461-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gary Hart talked about his book, [The Courage of Our Convictions: A Manifesto for Democrats], published by Times Books. The former Colorado senator urged the Democratic Party to reintroduce itself to the American people in terms of its basic principles. He defined those basic principles as promoting a national community based on social justice, continuing coalitions with allies around the world, believing that we all owe something to our society, and fighting for equality and justice for everyone. He questioned why Democrats who voted for the Iraq War didn't hold President Bush accountable for misleading them on the reasons for going to war. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194637-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Snow briefed reporters and answered questions on several issues including operations in Iraq, reevaluating strategies for military success against the Iraqi insurgency, and the strength of the government in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194862-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194862-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iraqi President Talabani spoke about conditions in Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were increasing levels of sectarian violence, managing Iraq's oil resources, and operation of the unity government. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194490-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT National leaders address the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194427-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194427-2 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Democratic leaders announced new legislation on intelligence gathering, homeland security, and counterterrorism policy. Topics included the war in Iraq, airline security, and the fifth anniversary of the September 11. They criticized Republican policy and the National Security Agency. They also responded to reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194188-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194188-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators Reed and Durbin spoke to reporters following Prime Minister Al-Maliki's address to a joint meeting of Congress. Among the topics they addressed were his proposals to improve security in Iraq and current military and security operations. They also talked about the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and the prime minister's silence on the issue during the address. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193597-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Maliki spoke to a joint meeting of Congress in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives. In his remarks he talked about security in Baghdad and other parts of the country, his decision to ban the operation of militia forces, and efforts to combat terrorism in the region. He also appealed for more reconstruction aid and talked about U.S. and Iraqi interests in the future of Iraq. Translation into English was performed by translation system. The speech was briefly interrupted by a protestor in the House gallery who was removed and arrested. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193589-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hadley spoke to reporters about U.S. military deployments in Iraq and the president's decision to add forces in Baghdad to improve security in the city. He also answered questions about Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Maliki's visit to the U.S., his statements on the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, and regional security concerns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193581-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193581-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and Prime Minister Al-Maliki spoke to reporters about the state of security in Baghdad and other parts of Iraq, Iraqi government operations, and U.S. military presence in the country. President Bush announced that an increased U.S. military presence was needed to improve security in the country and diminish rising sectarian violence. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193561-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193561-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Democratic leadership commented on remarks by Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. They criticized the prime minister for refusing to condemn the actions and attacks on Israel by Hezbollah, questioned the Bush administration's Iraq policies, and called on House Speaker Hastert to cancel a joint meeting of Congress at which the prime minister was scheduled to speak the next day. They also answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193571-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing on the future of the Iraqi government and progress in political measures taken by the government, reconstruction and infrastructure building efforts, and security situation in Iraq. The U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Zalmay Khalilzad, testified about programs for reconciliation between political factions, the U.S. role in government building efforts, responses to sectarian violence by various factions, and the military mission in the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193407-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193407-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and Ambassador Khalilzad spoke to reporters in the Oval Office about their meeting on operations in Iraq and answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193340-1 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT