The most recent programs for the Defense Issues Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=416 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Photojournalists, reporters, and academic scholars talked about the ethics of "embedded" journalists working with military units. They also told descriptive stories of working as journalists in Afghanistan, Iraq, Colombia, Angola, and other areas. They responded to some questions from members of the audience. "Embedded" journalism, begun during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, is the practice of approved reporters traveling with soldiers during armed conflicts. Reporters signed contracts promising not to divulge anything that would compromise ongoing or future military missions, or classified information. "Ethics of Embedded Journalism" at the Museum of Jewish Heritage was co-sponsored by the International Center of Photography and Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). It was presented in conjunction with the exhibition "Filming the Camps: From Hollywood to Nuremberg," which closed that day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308857-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Vietnam War correspondents talked about their experiences while covering the conflict after U.S. troops pulled out in 1972. This was part of an event concerning several wars held by No Greater Love at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68073-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Steven Casey talked about his book [Selling the Korean War: Propaganda, Politics, and Public Opinion in the United States, 1950-1953] (Oxford University Press, 2008). In his book about how the Truman and Eisenhower administrations shaped public discourse about the Korean War, influenced media, and gained political and public support, he explains the challenges both presidents faced in selling a "limited war" to a population unlikely to accept less than total victory as well as their respective strategies for dealing with the broader Cold War. Mr. Casey was presented with the 2010 Harry S. Truman Book Award, which is awarded every two years by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute for National and International Affairs to the author whose book best addresses the life or public career of Harry S. Truman. This event was co-sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library, where it was held at the Plaza Branch. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294506-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Buck McKeon talked about President Obama's national security and defense policies, as well as the proposed fiscal year 2011 defense budget. Following his remarks he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291936-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291936-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Michael Chertoff talked about his new book, [Homeland Security: Assessing the First Five Years] (University of Pennsylvania Press; September 1, 2009). He responded to telephone calls, electronic communications, and questions from students at the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University, who participated via Skype from the C-SPAN Civics Bus. [Homeland Security] covers the long-term approach of the Homeland Security Department, what it has achieved and has yet to do, cybersecurity threats, illegal immigrants and U.S. borders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289005-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289005-6 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In New York City the Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on [U.S. Department of Defense v. the Associated Press]. The Court must decide if the Pentagon has to release the identities of Guantanamo Bay detainees. The case stems from a 2007 Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by the Associated Press (AP). The government turned over transcripts from the tribunals but redacted facts about each detainee's identity. In March 2008 a U.S. district judge rejected the government's argument that the detainees' names should be kept secret to protect their privacy rights and ordered the government to give unredacted copies of the hearings to the Associated Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205288-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205288-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the role of journalism in world and military affairs. They talked about strategies to become more effective in the journalist occupation. Advice included fair questioning practices, the importance of punctuality and appearance, and the maintenance of relationships. The panel answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201475-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201475-4 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about technological advancements in public safety. Topics included federal funding and the implementation of new technologies. Participants also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199942-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199942-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed the media's coverage of the war on terrorism with students from around the nation participating in Close Up Foundation's week-long government studies program. Topics included media reports on threats, accomplishments, diplomacy, and the role of U.S. allies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196752-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Gen. Vincent Brooks, chief of public affairs for the Army, discussed the reporting coming out of Iraq, and the relationship between the military and the media. Gen. Brooks was the soldier who gave the daily press briefings from Doha, Qatar during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. CNN's Pentagon correspondent Jamie McIntyre for a discussion joined him for a discussion on reporting in Iraq, which included such topics as innovations in technology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189926-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the press coverage of World War II. They also discussed the upcoming dedication of the National World War II Memorial. Pictures of the memorial were shown. Mr. Milewski moderated the discussion. Panelists responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. Mr. McGurn is the author of [Yank, The Army Weekly: Reporting the Greatest Generation], published by Fulcrum Publishing. Mr. Pulwers wrote [The Press of Battle: The GI Reporter and the American People], published by Pentland Press, Inc./Ivy House Publishing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182036-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182036-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Arnot moderated a forum titled "If They Don't Report, You Can't Decide: Untold Stories of Success from Operation Iraq Freedom". The speakers accused the media in general of focusing only on the violence and negative events in Iraq, while ignoring the progress and successes. Panelists, some of whom had traveled to Iraq, argued that most Iraqis were better off than they had been under Saddam Hussein and were grateful for the American presence. They also stressed positive news, such as the reopening of schools, universities, and hospitals. Panelists also responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180349-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Carlson talked via video link from Denver about the book he co-edited, [Embedded: The Media at War in Iraq], published by Globe Pequot Press. The book contains the personal stories of reporters embedded with military units during the war in Iraq. Mr. Carlson responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178265-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178265-3 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wolff talked about the media coverage of the war with Iraq, including his experiences during the two weeks he spent at Central Command Headquarters in Doha, Qatar. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. A brief clip of Mr. Wolff questioning General Vincent Brooks at the Coalition Media Center in Doha on March 27 was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176088-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176088-4 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ellis talked about the media coverage of the war with Iraq, including the work of embedded reporters, and the war coverage by MSNBC, FOX News, and CNN. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Mr. Ellis is a cousin of President George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176088-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176088-3 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about media coverage of the war with Iraq. Mr. Milewski moderated the panel. Panelists responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175797-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT This vignette provided a look at press operations at the Pentagon during the war with Iraq. Several reporters in the Pentagon briefing room were interviewed about how they were covering the war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175673-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175673-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about media access to the military. They responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. Mr. Milewski moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175070-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the war on terrorism and media coverage. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174648-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the basics of military reporting, including how journalists can effectively cover the military during wartime and in combat. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173883-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173883-2 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about investigating the military. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience. Mr. Schneider moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173883-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the media during wartime, and the relationship between the press and the military. They responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. Mr. Milewski moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174197-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a discussion with Mr. Splaine's class, Ms. Hess talked about the media and public policy, including her recent trip to Afghanistan, her job as a Pentagon correspondent for UPI, and Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and the possibility of war with Iraq. She responded to questions and statements from Mr. Splaine and students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174229-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174229-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the Crystal City Marriott Hotel, the panelists talked about safeguarding national security, focusing on leaks of classified information and the balance between freedom of the press and the need for secrecy regarding certain issues. Following their prepared remarks, the panelists responded to questions from the audience. Mr. Moore moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173977-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about reporting on homeland security issues. They also responded to questions from the audience. Mr. Barber moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173883-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173883-3 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about lessons they had learned from covering past military conflicts, and how the experiences would affect their reporting in the event of another war with Iraq. They also responded to questions from the audience. Mr. Michaels moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173854-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the role of journalists in a conflict, and the relationships between the media and the military. They also responded to questions from the audience. Mr. Bowman moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173854-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173854-4 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the challenges journalists face when reporting from the front lines. They also responded to questions from the audience. Ms. Johnson moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173854-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173854-2 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the relationship between the media and the Defense Department, including the anti-press sentiments of today's administration, Secretary Rumsfeld's style and other topics. After their presentations they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169462-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the relationship between the government and the media, information management policies in current efforts to combat terrorism, and media access to deployed troops. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168108-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168108-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Hackworth, author of [About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior], discusses his experience, success, and eventual disillusionment in the U.S. Army. After rising to the rank of colonel, Mr. Hackworth retired after serving four years in Vietnam, citing his displeasure with the U.S. war effort and denouncing it on national television. Mr. Hackworth also discusses the problems of writing an accurate war story and his current involvement with the anti-nuclear movement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7378-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7378-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT General Horner and Mr. Clancy talked about the relationship between the military and the media and the role that the media plays in forming public opinion about war. During their remarks they contrasted media coverage of Vietnam, Desert Storm and the current action in Yugoslavia. After their comments they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123426-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123426-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Moynihan headed the congressional Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy. The members talked with reporters about their findings that a "culture of secrecy" pervades the federal government, depriving the public and even policy-makers of vital information. They said that document classification, a hold-over from the Cold War, should be kept to an absolute minimum. Protecting information on automated systems was also studied. They took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79340-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about how war reporting and press relations with the military have changed since the Vietnam War. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64683-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed whether the media hurt or helped U.S. policy in Vietnam during the war. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64681-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ricks discussed his experiences as a Pentagon correspondent. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54485-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a forum entitled, "Preparing Journalists to Cover the Next War (If There Is One)," panelists discussed past war coverage and ways of preparing reporters for future wars. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21611-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lapham discussed recent articles in Harper's Magazine including articles on the media, sports, and education. His magazine published an article titled, "Trained Seals and Sitting Ducks". The article discussed the media and the coverage of the Persian Gulf War. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18499-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18499-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT This panel discussion was part of a conference celebrating and reviewing the 200th anniversary of the First Amendment. The panelists began with a role play of a controversial news coverage situation, suggested by but which did not occur during the Persian Gulf war. They discussed how reporters and the military can and do not work together during situations of national crises. How the media can disseminate information without jeopardizing the national security was the central focus. Topics included previous censorship during wars, the pool system, and Pentagon guidelines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17804-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17804-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists gave micro-level perspectives of the media operations during the Persian Gulf war. They each related their experiences based on their media role. Topics included the Pentagon guidelines for information access and dissemination, censorship, logistical problems of war journalism, press pools, and the effects of live war coverage being broadcast into people's living rooms. Mr. Getler also gave a retrospective describing the changes that occurred in the media's role based on the Persian Gulf war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17742-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The two speakers debated the lessons for the future for the media that have come from the recent Persian Gulf war and other world conflicts. They talked about the role the press has historically played in covering and even becoming directly involved in major conflicts and wars. Specific topics included the responsibility of the networks, live coverage, and censorship. Based on this discussion, they each took a different stand on the efficacy, ethics, and responsibility of the media's role in political struggles. Some technical difficulties occurred in the C-SPAN taping of this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17722-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The two military panelists discussed how the Pentagon Press Office handled the media relations during the Persian Gulf War. They gave their perspectives based on some time having elapsed in order to form a broader perspective and context for their remarks. Col. Monteverde likened his position to that of a ringmaster because he is not the featured performer, but he does have to coordinate the efforts of all the frontline performers in the Department of Defense. Major Wood was one of these "senior performers" as she handled the news desk and the numerous queries from the press and public. Col. Monteverde said that of any situation thus far, the Persian Gulf War is the fruition of Marshall McLuhan's prediction of the "global village." This concept envisioned a situation where the whole world would be instantaneously linked and so the majority of society could experience a distant situation at the same time through the same frame of reference. With the Persian Gulf War, mass media technology brought the war into millions of people's lives even though they were far from the actual situation. Maj. Wood also related her personal experience with the war. She spoke of how her work with Operation Just Cause in Panama now pales in comparison to Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. Maj. Wood talked about the feelings of the staff in the information office in Washington, DC as opposed to the Middle East. She said that she and others felt guilty that they were in the safety of the United States while soldiers were in dangerous situations fighting for them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17692-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The American Society of Newspaper Editors celebrated the First Amendment and two hundred years of free speech. Vice President Quayle talked about his personal experiences in the newspaper publishing business. His grandfather was publisher Eugene Pulliam. The vice president said he would like to give his views on the Persian Gulf War to help the media put it in proper perspective. First and foremost, he said, it was "a stirring victory for the forces of aggression against lawlessness." He subsequently corrected his misstatement. He observed that America's leadership is the fundamental principle that guides the world,and that the United States is a dependable ally that follows through with its commitments and achieves its objectives. He expressed deep concern over the ensuing tragedy of the Kurds as Saddam Hussein has turned them into refugees in their own land. The United States is supporting international efforts to "help the victims of Saddam's brutality." He pointed out the irony that the critics of the war are now crying for the U.S. to become involved in Iraq's civil war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17546-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17546-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Prior to Mr. Arnett's speech, the Distinguished ASNE Writing Awards were presented to five journalists in the following categories: short news writing, best deadline writing, best commentary column, non-deadline writing, and best editorial writing. Mr. Arnett talked about his experience as a reporter having covered 17 different wars. He was a window for the world, relaying the events of the Persian Gulf war. He likened CNN's coverage to that of the Spanish-American war, with all the difficulties of trying to transmit the information back to the "home office." He told a story about how he had smuggled his $100,000 expense funds into Iraq by sewing the money into the lining of a leather coat. Mr. Arnett talked about the dynamics of trying to get out information without it being censored. He said his censors were not skilled military censors. Iraq's main tactic was to deny him access to information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17535-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17535-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lichter, author of Watching America: What TV Tells Us About Our Lives, spoke to an audience at the Heritage Foundation, a non-profit public policy research center in Washington, DC. He discussed the effect of the media both on the public that watches it and on the subjects it covers. Mr. Lichter's organization, the Center for Media Research, conducts scientific polling to obtain a statistical profile of the effect of the media on its users. He claims their studies provide an objective, valid means to observe and examine the media; for instance, his evidence supposedly shows that media coverage of the Bush Administration has become worse since the beginning of Bush's term in 1989. Mr. Lichter went on to discuss the coverage of the Persian Gulf war, which he called the "instant replay" war. He discusses the "halo effect," which improves the media's public image when it carries favorable news rather than unfavorable news. He said the Persian Gulf war might be an indication of how the media might become increasingly opposed to the U.S. administration through its insatiable demand for information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17324-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed how they came to get their assignment in the Middle East and whether their experience in covering the war was any different than that of a man. The panelists also talked about whether there was a problem with censorship and access to information. The Persian Gulf war is the first war with United States female soldiers to die. Six percent of the total deployed United States troops were women. And, there were more women journalists, editors, and camera operators covering this war than any previous war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17285-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17285-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Walter Cronkite moderated the panel discussion on the media's access to information during the Persian Gulf war. Topics included the pool system, historical war coverage, logistical problems, ethical considerations, freedom of the press, freedom of information, military censorship, the public's right to know, and first amendment rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17157-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In his first Washington speech since his return from Baghdad, Peter Arnett discussed his reporting from Iraq during the Persian Gulf war. Mr. Arnett was the only American reporter allowed by the Iraqi government to remain in Baghdad after the beginning of the Persian Gulf war in January, 1991, and was asked to leave after the cease-fire was announced by the U.S. government. Sen. Alan Simpson criticized Mr. Arnett for being an Iraqi "sympathizer" because of his reporting from Iraq, which was heavily censored by Iraqi authorities. Mr. Arnett elaborated on some aspects of his reporting in Baghdad, including the fact that many of the Iraqi censors were not members of Saddam Hussein's party and were amenable to negotiations over Western reporting. He said that U.S. fears that U.S. journalists' bonding with Iraqi authorities were probably less than Iraqi fears that Iraqi censors were bonding with U.S. journalists. He explained a number of ways in which he was able to overcome Iraqi censorship through subtly evading direct answers to questions during live question and answer periods with his CNN anchors via satellite. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17144-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT General Powell said that "the foundation of our (U.S.) system of government is the opinion of the people." The first priority for the press is to inform the people's opinion and then report it. When the press does their job well, they help keep the United States strong and the government accountable. He said that there will and should always be conflict between his responsibilities for protecting and keeping secrets and informing the people. General Powell used examples from the Persian Gulf war to explain his stance on information access and media and military responsibility. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17100-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Asst. Secretary Williams spoke as part of the Society of Professional Journalists' Freedom of Information Day. He talked about the government's imposition of restrictive war time policy on the release of information during the Persian Gulf. He discussed how and what type of information was released to the press. The history of access to military information was discussed. Topics included press pools, press escorts, and military briefings. He spoke of two myths that have arisen over Persian Gulf war coverage: reporters did not do a good job of covering the war and reporters did not have much of a chance to cover the war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17071-1 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT