The most recent programs for the G-8 Summit Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=984 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:29 GMT British Prime Minister Cameron updated House of Commons members on recent G-8 and NATO summits held in the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306197-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306197-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Flanagan and Kati Suominen talked about the G-8 and NATO summits, held respectively at Camp David and in Chicago, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included G-8 members' decision to move from austerity toward growth policies and German reaction to the shift, keeping Greece in the eurozone, ending the war in Afghanistan, and missile defense of Europe over Russian objections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-4 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made his closing statement at the G-8 Summit at Camp David. He was expected to focus on several issues, including the European debt crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-3 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT G-8 leaders gathered for a photo opportunity after a summit meeting at Camp David. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters from the G-8 summit at Camp David. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306092-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Wright talked about the G-8 summit at Camp David, which was beginning its second of two days of meetings, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included issues on the agenda, the impact of Russian President Putin not attending, the economic health of each of the G-8 countries, and whether the G-8 is still relevant. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-6 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT As President Obama was hosting G-8 members at Camp David over the weekend and NATO members were to attend a summit in Chicago starting on May 20, telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Do international alliances matter?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Kate Anderson Brower was interviewed by phone about President Obama's meeting over the weekend at Camp David with G-8 leaders. During the interview footage of President Obama greeting the leaders was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-3 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama greeted leaders arriving at Camp David for the G-8 summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306102-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306102-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney led the daily White House briefing, where National Security Advisor Tom Donilon previewed the upcoming G-8 summit at Camp David. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306068-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Clinton briefed reporters on the ministerial-level G8 summit at the State Department. In her comments she said the U.S. welcomes the reported cease-fire in Syria but cautioned that the regime must do more, including President Assad stepping down from power and a peaceful political transition. She added she supports a U.N. monitoring mission to Syria to ensure compliance. Other topics were North Korea's rocket launch and Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305418-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to her G-8 counterparts about a number of issues including unrest in Syria, Iran's nuclear ambitions, and North Korean missile tests. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305396-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305396-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT France President Nicolas Sarkozy held a closing news conference at the end of the G-8 Summit in France. He answered questions on aid for Tunisia and Egypt, stepping up military intervention in Libya, the stability of the euro zone, and his meetings and conversations with President Obama on Russia, Libya and Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299754-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and France President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke to reporters following a meeting on the upcoming G-8 and G-20 meetings. President Obama also spoke about the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, of Representative Gabrielle Giffords and others. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297400-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297400-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the editorial in the [Philadelphia Inquirer] titled "Congress is a War Zone." Martin Crutsinger talked by telephone from Toronto, Canada, about the G-8 summit and previewed the G-20 summit. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294277-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294277-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke to reporters in his closing press conference at the end of the G-8 Summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294275-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294275-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Colin Bradford of the Brookings Institution talked about the G20 Summit and what we can expect, the global economy, and the role of the United States and China. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294272-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294272-4 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Nirmala Menon talked by telephone from Muskoka, Canada, about the G8 summit and upcoming events at the G20 summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294272-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294272-3 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT World leaders were shown arriving for the G-8 Summit in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294253-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294253-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper told participants that he wanted "less lofty promises and more results" at the next G-20 summit. Canada will host the G-20 and G-8 summits in June. In his speech, Mr. Harper outlined his country's priorities for the upcoming meetings and stressed the importance of accountability and transparency in the global financial sector. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292080-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama told reporters at a G-8 summit news conference that world leaders remain seriously concerned about the events surrounding Iran's presidential election. He also talked about creating international norms for nuclear weapons, particularly with respect to Iran and North Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287594-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about President Obama's upcoming trip to Russia, the G8, and Ghana. After their remarks, they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287426-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287426-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister Gordon Brown spoke about the G-8 Summit that he had just attended. He answered questions from members of his party and the opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206341-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206341-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda spoke to the press about the G-8 Summit that he chaired in Hokkaido, Japan. He focused on climate change and the agreement to try to cut greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent by 2050. He also took questions on African development, Zimbabwe, North Korean nuclear talks, and Japanese abductees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206317-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT An English-language evening newscast in Japan included coverage of the final day of the G-8 Summit in Hokkaido, Japan. Evening in Japan was morning Eastern Time. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206321-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206321-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT An English-language evening newscast in Japan included coverage of the G-8 Summit in Hokkaido, Japan. During the second day of the meeting leaders from eight industrialized nations agreed to work toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by the year 2050. Evening in Japan was morning Eastern Time. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206313-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy analysts spoke about the Toyaho Summit and the G-8's relevance as the global distribution of wealth and influence has changed since the group originated over thirty years ago. Among the topics they addressed were integrating new member nations, management and operation of the group, and global issues and challenges facing member nations. They responded to questions and comments from the audience. The meeting was joined as opening remarks were being made. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206256-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke to reporters on the South Lawn about an upcoming G-8 summit in Japan. He spoke about the summit agenda which included climate change, nuclear nonproliferation, and the global economy before taking questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206261-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Michael Fletcher reported by telephone from Germany about President Bush's meeting today with Russian President Putin as well as other events at the Group of Eight meeting. Charlie Mitchell reported on the status of the Senate debate on immigration legislation. Telephone lines were opened for comments on the question, "Immigration debate: What is a 'citizen'?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198307-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCormack briefed reporters and answered questions on several issues including U.S.-Russia relations, the president's participation in a G-8 summit in Germany, and international environmental issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198463-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush delivered his weekly radio address. He spoke about the administration initiatives for the G-8 summit meeting during the next week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198458-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198458-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley spoke to reporters about the president's trip to the G-8 Summit and Europe during the next week. He also answered questions from reporters. Germany hosts the 33rd G8 summit in Heiligendamm from June 6 to June 8, 2007. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198424-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about a the Group of Eight (G-8) summit to be hosted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Baltic resort of Heiligendamm during the following week. Among the topics they addressed were proposed accords on combating global warming. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198393-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198393-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke on the United States International Development Agenda in advance of his trip to the G-8 Summit in Heiligendamm, Germany, on June 5-8, 2007. He spoke about fighting poverty, hunger, and disease. He also called for a meeting in the fall of 15 countries identified as major emitters of greenhouse gases in order to reach a consensus by 2008 on a global emissions goal for greenhouse gases. This list would include the United States, China, India and major European countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198398-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the opening plenary session of the World Economic Forum, titled "The Shifting Power Equation," the co-chairs of the Annual Meeting reacted to the G8 priorities as outlined by Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor of Germany, who holds the presidency of the G8 and the European Union Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196364-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196364-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister Tony Blair appeared before House of Commons to answer questions on the G-8 Summit in Russia. The session focused primarily on the Middle East conflict. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193473-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Russian President Vladimir Putin held a news conference marking the end of the three-day G-8 summit in St. Petersburg. He talked about some of the issues discussed during the summit, including global energy security, the current conflict in the Middle East, and Iran's nuclear program. Coverage was courtesy of the Russian television network RTR. Translation into English was performed by translator. A few of the questions were in English. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193446-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193446-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and President Putin spoke to reporters about relations between the U.S. and Russia, the G-8 meetings taking place in St. Petersburg, growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, and Middle East policy. They also answered questions from the reporters. In answering one question about promoting democracy in Russia, President Putin obliquely criticized U.S. policy in Iraq saying "we certainly do not want to have the same kind of democracy as they have in Iraq." Translation into Russian and English was performed by translators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193440-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193440-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush gave his weekly radio address from the G-8 Summit in Russia. Topics included energy security, threat of infectious diseases, spread of freedom and democracy, U.S. economy growth, and federal tax cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193438-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193438-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Hadley spoke about President Bush's attendance and agenda for a G-8 meeting to be held in Russia. Energy security, fighting infectious diseases, and education are on the formal agenda for St. Petersburg, July 15-17. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193369-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy experts previewed the July 15 G-8 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia. Summit topics will include the Iran crisis, the North Korean missile launch, the state of democracy in Russia, international energy economics, China's growth, global economic development, and the continued relevance of the G-8. After their presentations they answered audience members' questions. Ambassador Talbott was Deputy Secretary of State during the Clinton administration. Mr. Linn was a vice president of the World Bank. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193297-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following their meeting, President Bush and Russian Federation President Putin spoke at a joint press availability. They discussed the subjects of their meeting, which included such topics as the efforts to combat terrorism, nuclear security, as well as the economic relationship between the United States and Russia. The presidents also mentioned the upcoming G-8 meeting to be held in Russia. Following their remarks, they answered questions from reporters in the audience. President Putin's remarks are predominantly interpreted from Russian. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188896-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Masekela talked about how the debt relief package for Africa offered by the Group of 8 (G-8) will affect South Africa. She also discussed calls by G-8 leaders for African leaders to fight corruption and to make their governments' actions more transparent to the public. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187543-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187543-5 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Ssempala talked about how the debt relief package offered by the Group of 8 (G-8) might affect Uganda. She also discussed statements by G-8 leaders calling on African leaders to fight corruption and to make their governments' actions more transparent to the public. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187543-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187543-4 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke to reporters in his closing press briefing at the end of the G-8 Summit held at Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland. He talked about aid to Africa and climate change. He also took questions on the previous day's bombings in London. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187530-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT With the other leaders of the G-8 nations standing behind him, Prime Minister Blair talked about the conclusion of the G-8 Summit in Scotland, the policies agreed to during the summit, and their resolve to continue efforts to combat terrorism following attacks on the London transit system the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187530-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187530-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace held a panel discussion on the future Russian presidency of the G-8. Panelists discussed the upcoming Russian leadership, which in 2006 will be Russia's first time holding the G-8 presidency, and its expected impact on Russian cooperation on nonproliferation issues. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Trenin moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187500-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187500-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley spoke to reporters about the president's trip to Denmark and the G-8 Summit. Following brief remarks, he responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics he addressed were the Iranian nuclear weapon program, the Millennium Challenge Account, and global warming issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187432-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and his family were shown departing for the G-8 Summit in Copenhagen aboard Marine One. James Lakely's telephone interview about the G-8 Summit from this morning's Washington Journal was re-aired while the president's schedule was scrolled on the screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187491-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187491-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Policy analysts talked about the topics of the upcoming Group of Industrialized Nations (G-8) Summit in Scotland. Subjects included aid to Africa, climate change, and the World Bank. After their presentations the panelists answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187434-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187434-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT