The most recent programs for the Saudi Arabia Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1055 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 06:20:35 GMT Karen Elliott House, former publisher of the [Wall Street Journal], talked about her book, [On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines - and Future], in which she provides an inside look at the history, culture, and politics of Saudi Arabia, which she has covered for 30 years. Ms. House spoke at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311057-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassadors John Smith and Mohammed Alhussaini Alsharif talked about the state of U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations. Ambassador Smith talked about moderate reforms taking place in the country after the Arab Spring including changes to the judicial system, increasing investments in education, and creating what the ambassador called "a real sense of accountability" to the people in the country. The 21st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference was held by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309080-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arabian Gulf states scholars talked about the decline of American power. Kuwait University's Political Science Professor Abdullah Al-Shayji called the U.S. "a broken superpower" when describing its influence in the Arabian Gulf states. Panelists agreed that the East is rising in influence and Arab nations were looking more to Asia for economic interests. The 21st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference was held by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309080-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309080-3 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Shapiro announced an agreement on the sale of F-15 fighters to Saudi Arabia. He answered questions from reporters and said that $30 billion sale demonstrated the U.S. commitment to stability in the region and would support over 50,000 U.S. jobs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303427-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303427-1 Tue, 12 Feb 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 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal talked about recent unrest in the Arab world, and Israel-Palestinian relations. In his remarks he said the right choice was made in the succession process for the heir to the Saudi throne, referring to Interior Minister Prince Fayed becoming crown prince after the death of his predecessor. He also talked about the political situation in the Middle East, calling on the U.S. to support Palestinian statehood as well as a U.N. Security Council resolution supporting Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302382-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302382-2 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador James Smith spoke about the status of U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296171-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296171-4 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Adel al-Jubeir addressed a U.S.-Arab Relations Conference. In his remarks he talked about the history of relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, military and economic cooperation, U.S. operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and efforts to combat terrorism. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296144-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296144-103 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT State and Defense Department officials briefed reporters on the details of an arms sale to Saudi Arabia. The $60 billion deal includes helicopters, jets, and satellite-guided bombs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296124-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296124-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held a joint news conference with His Highness Prince Saud Al-Faisal, minister of foreign affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Department of State in the Monroe Room. They talked about the foreign relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and the role of Israel in regional politics. Following their remarks, they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288155-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288155-2 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT While at the 2008 National Press Club Book Fair, Thomas Lippmann talked about his book [Arabian Knight: Colonel Bill Eddy USMC and the Rise of American Power in the Middle East] (Selwa Press, 2008). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282621-16 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282621-16 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Washington-Riyadh relations. The panelists are current/former U.S. Ambassadors to Saudi Arabia. Topics included the implications of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the relationship, the role of religion in Saudi Arabian policymaking, and trends in U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations. "Arab-U.S. Relations in Transition: Views from Riyadh and Washington" was a program of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 17th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, "Transitioning the White House: Challenges and Opportunities for Arab-U.S. Relations". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282102-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282102-3 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping spoke at an oil meeting held in Saudi Arabia. Some Arabic and Chinese with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206133-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Lippman spoke about a meeting between President Bush and King Abdullah, which focused on Saudi oil production. After the meeting the Saudi leader said he saw no reason to raise oil production. Mr. Lippman also talked about current relations between the two countries and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205157-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205157-5 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steve Coll talked about his book [The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century], published by Penguin Press. This book is a history of the bin Laden family and its rise to prominence in Saudi Arabia. Mr. Coll's book, [Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001], was awarded the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction. The guest interviewer was Michael Scheuer, former head of the Bin Laden unit at the CIA. Steve Coll, formerly a jounalist and managing editor with the [Washington Post], is currently the president of the New America Foundation and a staff writer for [The New Yorker]. He has received a 1990 Pulitzer Prize for explanatory journalism previous and other awards. Michael Scheuer headed up the bin Laden unit at the CIA from 1996 to 1999 and was a special adviser to the chief of the unit from 2001 to 2004. He is the author of [Imperial Hubris: Why the West is Losing the War on Terror] and, most recently, [Marching Towards Hell: America and Islam After Iraq]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204325-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minister Alireza addressed the conference on the future of U.S.-Saudi relations. Topics included the ongoing economic, political, and social transitions in the Middle East. Other topics included King Abdullah's strategic objectives, U.S. consultation, investing oil revenues, and Saudi Arabia's role in international relations. After his presentation the minister responded to several questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201912-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201912-2 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Yaroslav Trofimov talked about his book [The Siege of Mecca: The Forgotten Uprising in Islam's Holiest Shrine and the Birth of Al Qaeda], published by Doubleday. The author talked about the 1979 seige of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the consequences of the Saudi government's efforts to end it. Mr. Trofimov argued that this event eventually led to the creation of Al Qaeda and other jihadists groups. After his presenation Mr. Trofimov was joined in discussion by Mr. Devji, and then responded to questions from members of the audience. Yaroslav Trofimov is also the author of [Faith at War: A Journey on the Frontlines of Islam, from Baghdad to Timbuktu]. Faisal Devji is the author of [Landscapes of the Jihad: Militancy, Morality, Modernity], published by Cornell University Press. The World Policy Institute co-sponsored this event with the New School's Committee on Historical Studies and South Asia Forum. It was held at the Eugene Lang College of The New School for Liberal Arts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201364-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Casey briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including arms sales to Saudi Arabia, military operations in Iraq, and regional security in the Gulf region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200242-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lippman talked about the current relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. During the Arab Summit, Saudi King Abdullah issued a harshly worded statement about U.S. operations in Iraq. Saudi officials also canceled a state dinner (planned for mid-April) with President Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197108-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197108-6 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Al-Faisal talked about challenges facing Saudi Arabia in the 21st century. Among the issues he addressed were stability and security in the Middle East, energy resources and the global economy, future relations with the U.S., and Saudi Arabia's role in the Arab world. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196290-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prince Turki al-Faisal, the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S., talked about his country's relationship with the United States, how the relationship was affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Wahhabism, and the social customs of his country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195375-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195375-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The concluding panel in a symposium on U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations focused on past, present and future cooperation between the countries, views of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, the impact of the Iraq War on regional stability, and overcoming tensions created by past mistakes and cultural misunderstandings. Panelists also answered questions from the audience. T http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195167-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195167-5 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about global energy supplies and demand, energy interdependence in international oil markets, prospects for improving U.S. energy independence from global markets, and the impact of Middle East tensions on Saudi oil prices and availability. They also talked about costs to consumers, U.S. investment in Saudi oil interests, and infrastructure development. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195167-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195167-4 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Turki Al Faisal spoke about relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, political developments in Saudi Arabia, recent changes in the Saudi constitution, and the role of Islam in government and society. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195167-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195167-3 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minister Alireza delivered the opening keynote address on the first day of the 15th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Moderated by Ms. Al-Shuaiby, the panelists talked about the status of the Saudi Arabia-U.S. relationship, examining the implications for interests and policies. Topics included the history of the relationship, educational progress, investment opportunities, industry, oil production, Muslim holy sites, the relationship with the rest of the Arab-Muslim world, the Saudi non-recognition of Israel, and cultural differences. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195167-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195167-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Yergin delivered a keynote speech. He then joined the panelists for a discussion of regional strategic issues, including both challenges and opportunities. Topics included the role of Saudi Arabia in global economics, consumer issues, Iraq and Iran crises, al-Qaeda and terrorism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and oil exporting. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. Bronson is the author of [Thicker Than Oil]. The first day of the 15th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference focused on "Taking Stock of the Saudi Arabian-U.S. Relationship: Examining the Implications for Interests and Policies." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195167-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195167-2 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Al-Faisal spoke about relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, international efforts to combat terrorism, trade policy, and tensions in the Middle East. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194651-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prince Turki Al Faisal, ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the U.S., delivered the keynote address at the annual convention of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. He talked about mutual relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, international efforts to combat terrorism, and public opinion in the Arab world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193043-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rachel Bronson talked about the history of the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia and her book, [Thicker than Oil: America's Uneasy Partnership with Saudi Arabia], published by Oxford University Press. She also talked about the Saudi role in Middle East affairs, the influence of fundamentalist Islam in the region, investment and trade relations between Saudi Arabia and Western companies, the importance of the Saudi royal family, and Arabic culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192151-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192151-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT His Royal Highness Prince Turki al-Faisal, Saudi ambassador to the U.S., talked briefly about President Kennedy and the history of U.S. relations with Yemen and Saudi Arabia. His main topic was the challenge of global terrorism and how to fight it. He said that Islamic fundamentalist terrorists distort the teachings of the Koran. He also talked about some of the unfounded beliefs that connect Saudi Arabia with terrorism. After his speech the ambassador answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191234-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT William Sampson talked about his book [Confessions of an Innocent Man: Torture and Survival in a Saudi Prison], published by McClelland and Stewart. He was arrested in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in December of 2000, accused of detonating a series of lethal car bombs. The author read a passage from his book about the fifth night of his incarceration. Following the reading, Mr. Firby interviewed Mr. Sampson. Then, the author responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. William Sampson has worked in biochemical research and pharmaceutical marketing. He was working as a marketing consultant for the Saudi Industrial Development Fund in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the time of his arrest. His imprisonment and subsequent torture at the hands of his Saudi captors is the subject of his book. Over a two-year period, Mr. Sampson was beaten and tortured and sentenced to death after a covert trial. The book documents his incarceration as well as his eventual exoneration by a British inquest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188377-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Laurent Murawiec talked about his book [Princes of Darkness: The Saudi Assault on the West], published by Rowman and Littlefield. In his book Mr. Murawiec criticizes the Saudi royal family's claims that Saudi Arabia is doing as much to fight terrorism as any other country, arguing that the Saudis are actually one of the largest supporters of terrorism in the world and pose a threat to the United States. Mr. Murawiec also talked about the reaction to his work by the Saudi government. Richard Perle provided commentary. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Richard Perle is a former chairman of the Defense Department's Defense Policy Board. He is the co-author of [An End to Evil: How to Win the War on Terror], published by Random House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190070-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gerald Posner was interviewed about his book [Secrets of the Kingdom: The Inside Story of the Secret Saudi-U.S. Connection], published by Random House. He discussed U.S. dependence on the Saudi Arabian oil supply and Saudi funding of terrorism. Mr. Posner was interviewed inside the BookTV Bus. At the beginning of the program live scenes from the street of the Miami Book Fair International were shown briefly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190019-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190019-9 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Al-Faisal spoke about relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, international efforts to combat terrorism, Saudi Arabia's efforts to monitor terrorist activities and detain suspects within its borders, and Islamic views of violence, terrorism and taking innocent lives. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189825-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189825-4 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about whether Saudi Arabia is a friend or foe in the global effort to combat terrorism. Deputy Assistant Secretary Glaser discussed measures taken by the Saudi Arabian government to decrease terrorist financing and the evolution of its perspective on counter terrorism. A brief video presentation was shown of terrorists promoting jihad against Christians and Jews on broadcasts monitored by the Saudi government. A second panel discussed the enforcement of Wahhabi ideology in Saudi Arabia, condemnation of infidels, and the distribution of anti-American propaganda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189819-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Saudi business leaders assessed the prospects of economic and political reform while the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are at a critical crossroads in their relations. They also answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188455-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Janka spoke o students at a Summer symposium on relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Among the topics he addressed were the Saudi power structure, the role of fundamentalist Muslim groups in shaping public opinion, traditional U.S. business interests in the region, and the impact of military operations in Iraq and efforts to combat terrorism in the region. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188417-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188417-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lippman talked about Saudi Arabia following the death of King Fahd and accession of King Abdullah. Among the topics he addressed were the role of the monarchy in the kingdom, calls for internal reforms, and U.S.-Saudi relations, as well as potential on the global economy and oil markets. Following his remarks, Mr. Lippman responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Swisher moderated the program. Thomas W. Lippman is the author of [Inside the Mirage: America's Fragile Partnership With Saudi Arabia], published by Westview Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188359-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Bradley was interviewed on the Jim Bohannon Show about his book [Saudi Arabia Exposed: Inside a Kingdom in Crisis], published by Palgrave Macmillan. John Bradley talked about life in Saudi Arabia and the Saudi royal family's hold on power there. Mr. Bradley said that while the majority of citizens in Saudi Arabia worry about growing unemployment, a deteriorating education system, and a lack of fundamental freedom, the Saudi royal family does little to address these issues. This disparity, he argued, has caused Saudi Arabia to become increasingly unstable. Mr. Bradley also talked about the reaction to the U.S. invasion of Iraq in Saudi Arabia and recounts a picnic he attended in Saudi Arabia with members of Osama bin Laden's family. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188352-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188352-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy officials talked about relations with the Middle East and Asia, combating global terrorism, and the influence of fundamentalist Islam in various regions. They concentrated on Pakistani efforts to reduce terrorist activity within its borders, terrorist ties to groups in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan, and developing an agenda and objectives for U.S. foreign policy in the region. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188178-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A portion of a Tuesday, August 2, 2005 newscast from state-run Saudi TV with coverage of that day's funeral for Saudi King Fahd was shown. King Fahd died Monday, August 1, 2005 in Riyadh. Crown Prince Abdullah, who had been leading the country since King Fahd suffered a stroke in 1995, assumed the throne as the country's new king. In Arabic with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188210-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188210-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A portion of a news conference by a Saudi official on funeral plans for King Fahd and the succession of power in Saudi Arabia was shown. The program ended abruptly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188177-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188177-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Casey read a statement to reporters from Secretary of State Rice on the death of Sudanese Vice President John Garang. He then took questions from reporters on such issues as Saudi Arabia, Iran's nuclear program, land disputes between Israel and Lebanon, Mexico, Iraq, and Uzbekistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188162-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McClellan briefed reporters on Judge Roberts' meetings with 43 senators as part of his confirmation process. Also, John Bolton was appointed in a recess appointment to the United Nations and took the oath of office later that day. Mr. McClellan responded to questions about Judge Roberts and Ambassador Bolton as well as other issues such as abortion, stem cell research, Iran's nuclear program, the funeral of Saudi King Fahd, and Sudan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188160-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ereli took questions from reporters on such issues as security in Iraq, the writing of the Iraqi constitution, the departure of Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia as ambassador to the U.S., the reaction to a congressional report on China's military buildup, the departure of Syrian soldiers from Lebanon, and the anniversary of the occupation of northern Cyprus by Turkey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187748-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Schwartz talked about religious extremism and Saudi Arabia, including his belief that Saudi Arabia played a role in cultivating the type of Islamic extremists that committed the London terror attacks. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187548-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187548-3 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Al-Ahmed talked about his critiques of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia relationship. He had grown up in Saudi Arabia and believed that the United States oil interests had negatively influenced the potential for the U.S. to promote democracy and improved human rights within Saudi Arabia. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187282-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187282-5 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Ambassador Cutler gave his perspective on relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He served as ambassador to the country under both Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Rep. Weiner spoke via telephone. Ambassador Cutler responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187282-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187282-4 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Alterman explained how the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia was formed. Among the topics were U.S. oil interests, the connection between the Saudi Royal Family and several U.S. administrations and the current state of relations. Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, chairwoman of the Middle East subcommittee spoke via-telephone. Mr. Alterman responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187282-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187282-3 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gerarld Posner talked about his book [Secrets of the Kingdom: The Inside Story of the Secret Saudi-U.S. Connection], published by Random House. He argued that Saudi Arabia's influence on American business and politics posed a large threat to U.S. security. In his book Mr. Posner explained the findings of his 2-year investigation of the House of Saud. He discussed the failure of the 9/11 Commission to recognize the ties that bind the Saudi and American governments including the preferential treatment they received days after the 2001 terrorist attacks. After his discussion, he responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187233-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT