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    <title>Persian Gulf Popluar Programs - C-SPAN Video Library</title>
    <description>The most popular programs for the Persian Gulf Tag</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran-Contra Investigation Day 23</title>
      <description>Oliver North was sworn in by Senator Inouye. 
 
 Oliver North testified that he had authority and approval from his
 superiors for all his activities. North maintained that he assumed
 presidential approval, but did not ever receive direct approval from
 President Reagan.
 
 North was questioned about shredding and falsifying documents. He 
 also was questioned about soliciting donations for the contras from third
 world countries. North contradicted testimony from Robert McFarlane that
 McFarlane told NSC staff not to solicit aid from foreign countries or
 private sources.</description>
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      <title>U.S. Policy Toward Iraq</title>
      <description>Secretary Rice testified about the Bush administration's latest Iraq policy and plans to add 21,500 troops to the forces stationed in Iraq in an effort to bring greater security to the country. In sometimes contentious exchanges with senators, she said she understood the skepticism expressed by members but had confidence that the Iraqi government would meet its obligations to combat both Shiite and Sunni insurgents, and enact economic and political reforms.</description>
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      <title>Presidential Speech in Egypt</title>
      <description>President Obama delivered a speech at Cairo University and spoke about U.S. relations with, and outreach to, the Muslim world. He spoke about finding "common ground" and "a new beginning" with the Muslim world. He also characterized the military occupation of Iraq a "war of choice," called on Muslim nations to confront "violent extremists," encouraged Iran to negotiate with the West on the future of its nuclear program, talked about women's rights, and said the U.S. was committed to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.</description>
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      <title>Libertarian Party Perspectives</title>
      <description>The Libertarian Party is explained. Libertarian views on the economy, foreign policy, and military conflict are discussed. The Persian Gulf crisis is explained through the Libertarian interpretation of the Constitution and a national security perspective.</description>
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      <title>Defense Department Briefing</title>
      <description>Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen briefed reporters. Secretary Gates, who was participating in his last press conference before his retirement at the end of the month, began by recommending Admiral Jonathan Greenert as next chief of naval operations. In his comments he praised the press corps and talked about his relationship with the media. Other topics included U.S.-Pakistan relations, the Afghanistan war and troop withdrawal time table, the unrest in Yemen and Syria, and NATO operations in Libya. He and Admiral Mullen reacted to the appointment of the new al-Qaida leader as well as the Defense Department budget and spending cuts.</description>
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      <title>War with Iraq</title>
      <description>Mr. Ellsberg and Mr. Kristol talked about the war with Iraq, protests against the war, the 1991 Gulf War, and related issues. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.
 
 Mr. Ellsberg is the author of [Secrets:  A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers], published by Viking Press. Mr. Kristol is the co-author of [The War over Iraq:  Saddam's Tyranny and America's Mission], published by Encounter Books.</description>
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      <title>Iran's Nuclear, Terrorist Threats and Rights Abuses</title>
      <description>Former officials talked about the nuclear and terrorist threat posed by Iran. Topics included U.S. policy toward Iran and the terrorist designation for the People's Mujahedin of Iran, a group that opposes the current Iranian regime. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience.</description>
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      <title>Presidential News Conference</title>
      <description>President Obama held his first formal news conference of the year in the Brady Press Briefing Room. He spoke about his economic proposals, the state of the housing market, and providing mortgage assistance to veterans. He also answered questions on a variety of topics including policy toward Iran, relations with Israel, and violence in Syria.</description>
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      <title>White House Daily Briefing</title>
      <description>Robert Gibbs briefed reporters on a number of topics including the economy, Iran's nuclear program and United Nations' sanctions, and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.</description>
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      <title>President Obama Remarks to the United Nations General Assembly</title>
      <description>President Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He began by talking about the life of the late Ambassador Chris Stevens, who was killed at an attack of the U.S. embassy in Libya. He said "the events of the last two weeks are not simply an assault on America," but an assault on the ideals of the U.N. He also spoke about Iran's nuclear program, warning that "the United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon."</description>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir]</title>
      <description>Former Vice President Dick Cheney was interviewed by Stephen Hayes about the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Mr. Cheney provided a detailed description of events on the day of the attack, saying he was able to keep his emotions in check during the days that followed. Other topics included George W. Bush administration surveillance and interrogation programs, and the Iraq War. Mr. Cheney also responded to questions from members of the audience.
"A 9/11 Anniversary Conversation with Former Vice President Richard Cheney: Ten Years After: Lessons Learned, Lessons Unlearned" was a program of the American Enterprise Institute that celebrated the launch of the book former Vice President Cheney wrote with his daughter Liz, [In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir].</description>
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      <title>John Brennan on U.S. Policy Toward Yemen</title>
      <description>John O. Brennan discussed U.S. policy toward Yemen, the status of Yemen's political transition and economic recovery program, as well as the humanitarian and security. The Obama administration has increased its drone attacks in Yemen. Ten al-Qaida militants were killed by drone attacks on Tuesday according to the Associated Press, including one believe to be a top bomb-maker. The U.S. has also been providing logistical support to the Yemeni military as it tries to take back parts of the south that are in al-Qaida control .</description>
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      <title>U.S. Middle East Policy</title>
      <description>President Obama talked about U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, focusing on political reforms after a wave of popular uprisings in Arab countries from Tunisia to Syria.
In his remarks he praised the democratic nature of the uprisings and contrasted the revolutionary sentiment with the terrorism of al-Qaida, and pledged moral and economic development support to assist the people of the region. He also called for a solution to the impasse in negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, specifically calling for a recognition of a sovereign Palestine along the 1967 borders. He remarked, "the status quo is unsustainable, and Israel too must act boldly to advance a lasting peace," and that "Palestinians will never realize their independence by denying the right of Israel to exist."</description>
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      <title>President Obama Addresses AIPAC</title>
      <description>President Obama spoke at the annual meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee abut U.S. relations with Israel and the situation in the Middle East. In his remarks he outlined his administration's policies in the region and cautioned against any premature military action against Iran and its nuclear program, but also said that America was ready to strike Iran should sanctions fail.</description>
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      <title>British Prime Minister Address</title>
      <description>Prime Minister Blair addressed a joint meeting of Congress. In his remarks he talked about efforts to combat terrorism, war with Iraq, America's role in the world, and his commitment to the traditional alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States.</description>
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      <title>Secretary of Defense Nomination Hearing, Part 1</title>
      <description>Former Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military.
He was introduced at the hearing by former Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Sam Nunn (D-NC).</description>
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      <title>Presidential Visit to Iraq</title>
      <description>In a surprise Thanksgiving visit, President Bush addressed approximately 600 U.S. troops at Baghdad International Airport. He thanked the soldiers for their service, praised their work in Iraq, and assured them that their country supported them. He also reiterated that the United States would remain in Iraq as long as necessary, and would ultimately prevail. The president received several standing ovations from the assembly. Following his speech, President Bush walked through the crowd, posing for photographs and talking with soldiers.
 
 The president's visit to Iraq was shrouded in secrecy due to security concerns, and was not made public until his return to the United States.</description>
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      <title>Secretary of Defense Nomination Hearing, Part 3</title>
      <description>Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense.*Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military.</description>
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      <title>Iran-Contra Investigation Day 18 Part 2</title>
      <description>Oliver North's secretary at the National Security Council testifies concerning documents she changed, destroyed, or removed at North's request.</description>
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      <title>Averting a Middle East Holocaust</title>
      <description>Mr. Nicolaides urged President Bush to not be hostile against Iraq, saying that aggression would be against our national interest.</description>
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      <title>Wartime Contractor Business Systems, Panel 1</title>
      <description>The Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan held hearings on review procedures of reconstruction and security contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The panel consisted of members of the Defense Department's contracting auditing agencies. Topics included the working relationships between government contracting agencies, and reviews of wartime audits. 
 
 Chairman Christopher Shays and other commission members criticized the panel for not adequately reviewing work performed by Kellogg Brown and Root and  other wartime federal contractors.</description>
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      <title>Wartime Contractor Business Systems, Panel 2</title>
      <description>The Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan held hearings to explore whether billions of dollars in taxpayer money are at risk from inadequate contractor business systems. Contractors testified in the second panel.</description>
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      <title>U.S. Military Reform After Oper. Desert Storm</title>
      <description>The committee heard testimony in one of a continuing series of hearings on U.S. defense policy following the end of the Cold War and the Persian Gulf war. Specifically, the committee sought to analyze plans for reform of the U.S. military in light of its performance in the Persian Gulf war. Plans for reform in the early 1980's called for a less bureaucratic military system with technologically advanced weapons systems to outmaneuver rather than overwhelm enemies in combat. Reform movements concentrated on improving three aspects of military preparedness: people, strategy and tactics, and military hardware. Col. Boyd said the results of the Persian Gulf war indicate that the U.S. military has taken long strides toward getting the right people using efficient hardware with strategic effectiveness. Discussion continued on the use of both old and new weapons systems in the Persian Gulf war.</description>
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      <title>Secretary Clinton on U.S. Global Leadership</title>
      <description>Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke about U.S. global leadership. Topics included Libya, the Middle East, and Africa. She also talked about the need to build U.S. economy through innovation and education In her remarks she also spoke about the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi Arabia ambassador to the U.S.</description>
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      <title>Violence and Political Unrest in Syria</title>
      <description>Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the violence in Syria. Several committee members pressed for military action against the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey said that the Pentagon is reviewing its options, but the situation in Syria is much more complicated than Libya and that an international consensus would be required before any military strikes. Secretary Panetta also told the committee that the unrest in Syria has weakened Iran's position in the region. Both witnesses confirmed that Iran is supplying the Assad regime with weapons and other assistance.</description>
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      <title>Iraq War, Blackwater, and WikiLeaks</title>
      <description>Jeremy Scahill talked to students about the practice of investigative journalism and holding officials accountable. In his remarks he focused on the war in Iraq, Blackwater contracts, and the publishing of classified information by WikiLeaks. He also responded to questions from the audience.</description>
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      <title>Prime Minister Netanyahu Remarks at AIPAC Conference</title>
      <description>Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He said that Israel could not afford to wait much longer for diplomacy and sanctions to deter Iran's nuclear program, noting that sanctions were hurting Iran's economy but Tehran's nuclear program continued to move forward.</description>
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      <title>U.S. Policy Toward Iraq</title>
      <description>Guests talked about U.S. policy toward Iraq and congressional resolutions on the issue. Representative Wilson serves on the House Armed Services Committee and is in favor of U.S. military action against Iraq. Representative Filner is opposed to the President's policy on Iraq and is a co-sponsor of a resolution calling for the U.S. to work with the U.N. to "ensure Iraq is not developing weapons of mass destruction" through weapons inspections and "other peaceful means." They also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.</description>
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      <title>Secretary of Defense Nomination Hearing, Part 2</title>
      <description>Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military.</description>
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      <title>House Minority Leader News Conference</title>
      <description>House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters at her weekly legislative briefing and took questions from the reporters. Topics included counterterrorism, the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the war in Iraq, and the Hurricane Katrina aftermath.</description>
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      <title>Presidential Address on Persian Gulf</title>
      <description>President Bush addressed a Joint Session of Congress on issues in the
 Persian Gulf and the status of budget negotiations. President Bush
 called on the American people to conserve fuel and expressed his
 concern for greater energy independence. Ambassador Al-Mashat from
 Iraq was present in the chamber.</description>
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      <title>Iraq War Veterans Accounts</title>
      <description>Members of Iraq Veterans Against the War talked about their experiences in Iraq. Among the topics they addressed were hardships experienced by military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan, equipment and combat conditions, as well as the quality of mental health issues.</description>
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      <title>U.S. Efforts in Iraq</title>
      <description>General Odienero testified about U.S. operations in Iraq. He said that Congress should not lose sight of the gains in Iraq, even while turning its focus toward Afghanistan. He also spoke about the time line for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, political challenges that threatened the country's future stability, and the progress made in combating insurgent groups.</description>
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      <title>Mahmoud Ahmadinejad United Nations General Assembly Address</title>
      <description>Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the United Nations General Assembly.</description>
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      <title>Iran-Contra Investigation Day 28 Part 1</title>
      <description>North is questioned further by committee members, including Rep.
 Boland on the Boland amendment. The committee chairs then direct
 summary statements to North. Rep. Hamilton points to the
 arms-for-hostages arrangement as undermining U.S. policy. He also
 comments on the need for covert actions to be conducted within
 procedural guidelines. Hamilton concludes that "democracy has its
 frustrations . . . but we know of no better system of government; and
 when that democratic process is subverted, we risk all that we
 cherish."
 
 Sen. Inouye refers to the popular support for North, especially among
 young people. Inouye comments that he voted against aid to the
 contras because it would inevitably lead to young people being sent
 into the conflict.
 
 Video is master of raw footage without identifications.</description>
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      <description>President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint news conference. Topics included Iran's nuclear program, the two-state solution for peace, and U.S. policy toward Syria. The news conference took place during President Obama's first trip to Israel.</description>
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      <title>U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan and Iraq</title>
      <description>Witnesses testified about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Iraq. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said in his remarks that U.S. and Afghanistan forces were searching for better ways to defend against insurgent attacks. Admiral Mike Mullen accused Pakistan of "exporting violence" to Afghanistan and said this put U.S.-Pakistan relations in jeopardy.
This was Secretary Panetta's first appearance before the committee as defense secretary, and Admiral Mullen's final appearance as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</description>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [The Farhud: Roots of the Arab-Nazi Alliance During the Holocaust]</title>
      <description>Edwin Black looks at "The Farhud," a Nazi-Arab attempt to completely exterminate the Jews of Baghdad June 1-2, 1941. He examines the alliance between the mufti of Jerusalem - Haj Amin al-Husseini - and Adolf Hitler. The mufti took up residence in Baghdad after fleeing Palestine in 1936. In Arabic, Farhud means "violent dispossession." After his presentation Mr. Black responded to questions from members of the audience.
Mr. Black spoke at the Park East Synagogue in New York City at an event sponsored by NAHOS--National Association of Jewish Child Holocaust Survivors and Park East Synagogue and co-sponsored by Scholars for Peace in the Middle East; the State of California Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, Human Rights and Tolerance; the Binghamton Social Justice Fund; History Network News; the Institute for Religion and Public Policy; Jewish Virtual Library; The Auto Channel; Spero Forum; and The Cutting Edge News.</description>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [Failed States]</title>
      <description>Noam Chomsky talked about his book [Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy], published by Metropolitan Books. The book is about just war theory and the invasion of Iraq. During the talk, Professor Chomsky criticized the work of Michael Walzer, an influential proponent of just war theory and the author of the popular book [Just and Unjust Wars]. Following his remarks, Professor Chomsky took questions from the West Point cadets in the audience about international law and the Bush administration's foreign policy.</description>
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      <description>Witnesses testified on recent allegations that Iran attempted to assassinate the Saudi ambassador in the U.S., and Iran's other international covert operations. Among the topis they addressed were cooperation between Iran and organizations such as Hezbollah and Mexican drug cartels, the effectiveness of sanctions, and strategies to counter Iran's influence.</description>
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      <author>info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)</author>
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      <description>President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at a news conference in the White House briefing room. In his prepared remarks he "condemned" violence and suppression of peaceful protests in Iran, and called on Congress to pass health care reform and clean energy legislation. He said he was "appalled and outraged by the threats, beatings, and imprisonments" in Iran. Questions focused on U.S. response to the situation in Iran, health care, and the economy.</description>
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      <title>U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Iraq</title>
      <description>President Obama announced that all U.S. troops in Iraq will be withdrawn by the end of 2011.</description>
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      <description>North reads his opening statement, which he had not been able to read on his first day of testimony because the statement had not been made available to the committee 48 hours in advance. North continues his testimony saying that he was prepared to "take the fall" if the Iran-contra operation was exposed but that he changed his mind when criminal charges were introduced.</description>
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      <description>Representative Ron Paul, Stephen Kinzer, and Andrew Bacevich participated in the forum "Restoring the Republic 2008: Foreign Policy and Civil Liberties."
 Representative Paul spoke on "A Foreign Policy of Freedom." Mr. Kinzer spoke on
 "Regime Change: Promise and Peril." Andrew Bacevich spoke on "U.S. Foreign Policy After Iraq."</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <link>http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302382-2</link>
      <author>info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)</author>
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      <title>Wartime Contracts and Private Security Firms, Government Officials</title>
      <description>Witnesses from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and State and Defense Departments testified about the more than 40,000 private security contractors supporting U.S. operations in Southwest Asia. They focused on "inherently governmental" operations and the manner in which the federal government and military approved private contracts. 
The hearing was joined in progress. Chairman Thibault's complete remarks can be viewed on program 294159-3.</description>
      <link>http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294159-1</link>
      <author>info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)</author>
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      <title>Challenges and Prospects in Iraq</title>
      <description>Dr. Fuad Hussein and Minister Falah Bakir talked about the political and security situation in Iraq after the March elections. They will also talked about relations with Turkey and Iran, and answered questions about the future of their region. Ambassador Ross Wilson moderated the discussion</description>
      <link>http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294844-1</link>
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      <title>Contracting Support of U.S. Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan</title>
      <description>Undersecretary of State Patrick Kennedy on the department's contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Among the topics he addressed were the transition of authority to civilian control for Iraq operations, security after the transition, foreign workers employed at U.S. facilities, and past problems with contract management.</description>
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      <title>Q&amp;A with Karen Kwiatkowski</title>
      <description>Lt. Colonel Kwiatkowski was interviewed about her anti-war sentiments in the buildup to the war in Iraq. She had held a position in the Defense Department Near East-South Asia policy office from which she retired early, two days after the U.S. invaded Iraq. She said she had experienced "lies promulgated on us inside the Pentagon."  She also talked about her service in the Air Force, why she left the military, the military-industrial complex, and her participation in the film, [Why We Fight]. A clip from the movie was shown.</description>
      <link>http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191631-1</link>
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      <title>General David Petraeus on Military Operations</title>
      <description>General David Petraeus talked at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia about Iraq and Afghanistan strategies.</description>
      <link>http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292076-1</link>
      <author>info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)</author>
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