The most popular programs for the Iran Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1045 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, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 14:35:09 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9532-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286821-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297619-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304774-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293546-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293546-3 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-3 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Oliver North's secretary at the National Security Council testifies concerning documents she changed, destroyed, or removed at North's request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9526-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9526-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302032-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304769-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-7 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-101 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9537-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302340-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287230-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287230-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9534-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9534-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Abbas Milani, director of the Iranian Studies Program at Stanford University. talked about his biography of the Shah of Iran. He also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Kuiper moderated. [The Enduring Influence of Iran's Last Shah] was a lecture at the World Affairs Council in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297919-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Barbara Slavin talked about foreign policy and United States policy toward Iran. topics included the the implications of sanctions toward the Iranian Government, Irans nuclear ambitions, Israeli policy toward Iran, and the assault on the British embassy in Tehran earlier this week. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302997-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302997-4 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered the keynote address at a forum on U.S.-Israel relations. Clinton criticized Israel for its announcement that it would create 3,000 new homes in Israeli-occupied lands which she said would "set back the cause of a negotiated peace." She also talked about the Iranian nuclear threat saying we will not talk "indefinitely" and that the "window for negotiation will not stay open forever." She also criticized Egypt (with its ambassador to the U.S. in the room) for its draft constitution despite a lack of consensus and protests from its people, adding that democracy "only begins with elections." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-2 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed U.S.-Iran relations, focusing on Iran's nuclear program. Topics included Middle East nuclear talks scheduled for December 2012 in Finland. Iran had agreed to attend the talks, but the United States had cancelled attendance because suitable conditions had not been agreed upon. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Daryl Kimball moderated. Then former National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski talked about the ongoing stalemate between the U.S. and Iran over Iran's nuclear program and explained his position that attacking Iran should not be an option.*After his remarks he was interviewed by Mr.*Parsi and responded to questions from members of the audience.* "Iran 2013: Making Diplomacy Work" was a program of the Arms Control Association and the National Iranian American Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309597-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Middle East experts talked about the impact of a nuclear-armed Iran on the Middle East region and the world. The panelists focused much of their discussion on the differing policies between the U.S. and Israel in dealing with Iran. Former Israeli Deputy Defense Foreign Minister said despite media reports, Israel is not "trigger happy" about attacking Iran. The program includes questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304533-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The spoke about the future of the Middle East peace process, engagement with the Arab world, and their views on Iran's nuclear program. They also responded to questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286436-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the United Nations General Assembly meeting. He accused European countries of "still us(ing) the Holocaust after six decades as the excuse to pay fine or ransom to the Zionists", and condemned the U.S. for killing al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden instead of trying him in a court of law. His remarks led may delegations to walk out during his speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301708-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Rick Santorum spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He criticized the Obama administration, European countries, Russia, and China for offering to resume talks with Iran on its suspected nuclear program. In addition, he stated that the U.S needs to set forth a clear ultimatum to the Iranian government on its nuclear program. Before Mr. Santorum's speech a short video was shown with Kadima Party Chair Tzipi Livni was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-2 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT North answers questions concerning money handling and decision making in the "enterprise," the network of private companies used to sell arms to Iran and supply the contras. North explains the security fence at his home and his use of traveler's checks for personal expenses. North admits to misleading Congress in order to protect the operation. Senate committee chairman Daniel Inouye makes a statement in which he points to his own record on the Senate Intelligence Committee and rebuffs North's suggestion that members of Congress cannot be trusted with the "secrets of the land." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9533-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the White House daily briefing. In his remarks he he talked about his meeting with congressional leaders and said that he would consider recess appointments for several nominations pending in the Senate. He also answered several questions on issues such as health care reform, business and financial regulation, energy policy, and international relations with Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292017-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292017-4 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT McFarlane is questioned about President Reagan's knowledge of Oliver North's activities. McFarlane testifies that North seemed to be in regular contact with CIA director Casey concerning contra support strategy. McFarlane answers questions from committee members on topics including the Boland amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8836-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Antonio Mendez spoke about the Iranian hostage crisis and a secret operation to save Americans in Iran during the turmoil in which he took a role as a Hollywood producer scouting out locations for a fake science fiction movie titled "Argo." During the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1979, six Americans escaped from the U.S. embassy in Tehran and hid in the city. The CIA launched a covert operation to find and get them out of the country. Mr. Mendez spoke at an event hosted by the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308318-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Trita Parsi and Michael Singh talked about the prospects for a diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear crisis in the wake of recently imposed United Nations and U.S. sanctions. Among the topics they addressed were the impact that sanctions were having on the Iranian economy and the possibility that military action could be taken if sanctions failed to open the Iranian nuclear program to international inspection. They predicted that military action by the U.S. or Israel would not transpire. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295093-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT President Obama, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown spoke about Iran's second nuclear program. Iran revealed the existence of the second plant in a letter sent Monday to International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei. The leaders were attending the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289138-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Nafisi talked about her book [Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books], published by Random House. Professor Nafisi resigned from her job as a professor of English literature at a university in Tehran due to repressive policies in 1995. For two years before she left Iran in 1997, Ms. Nafisi gathered seven young women at her house every Thursday morning to read and discuss forbidden works of Western literature. They were all former students from diverse backgrounds whom she had taught at the university. They learned to use this forum to speak more freely, not only about the novels they were reading but for debating the social, cultural, and political realities of living under strict Islamic rule. Professor Nafiasi talked about the early days of the revolution, when she first started teaching at the University of Tehran amid protests and demonstrations. Then women were forced to wear the veil at university and eventually separated in class from men as bombs fell outside. In her book Professor Nafisi mixes literary analyses with her observations of the growing oppressive environment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Her book looks at primarily Western classics through the eyes of women and men living in a very different culture and at the power of literature to illuminate life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176400-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT The proceedings begin with opening statements from Senate and House committee members, including chairmen Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI) and Rep. Lee Hamilton (D-IN). After two hours, testimony begins with Gen. Secord, who is testifying voluntarily and without legal immunity. Secord describes the network of private companies, known as the "enterprise," that was used to sell arms to Iran and channel money and supplies to the contras. Secord answers questions concerning the profits generated by the arms sales, the money that actually went to the contra supply effort, and money that remained in Swiss bank accounts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8829-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8829-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT New York Times Columnist Roger Cohen and Wall Street Journal Deputy Editorial Page Editor Bret Stephens debated U.S. and Israel's policies towards Iran. Topics included Iran's nuclear program and whether diplomatic efforts or military action against Iran were appropriate. Following the debate, Gabriela Shalev, Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations spoke about Israel's current relationship with the U.S. and the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293263-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about how to deal with Iran. After all of the panelists made initial statements they responded to questions from members of the audience. The panelists were Reza Kahlili ([A Time to Betray: The Astonishing Double Life of a CIA Agent Inside the Revolutionary Guards of Iran]), Michael Ledeen ([Accomplice to Evil: Iran and the War Against the West]), and Melissa Boyle Mahle ([Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA]). This event was hosted by the Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295002-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Mike Wallace conducted an interview with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at his presidential compound in Tehran. Among the issues the addressed were the role of Iran in the Near and Middle East, U.S. involvement in Iraq, the role of Islam in the region, and nuclear development programs in Iran. The "60 minutes" interview as it aired Sunday night August 13, 2006, was followed by the entire interview. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193840-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT A U.S. military officer and Middle East expert analyzes thirty years of hostility between the U.S. and Iran and suggests that the failure of both sides to receive sincere offers for detente from the other may soon lead to full-blown war. He discussed his analysis with former National Security Council official Ellen Laipson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306969-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306969-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Iranian President Ahmadinejad spoke about a number of issues concerning Iran. In his remarks he said that Iran was willing to open negotiations in good faith and was committed "to participate in the process of building durable peace and security." He criticized the state of international affairs, and particularly the actions of the U.S. and Israel. He also predicted the downfall of the current economic system, championed the cause of Palestinians, and defended governing on the basis of religious morality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289093-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289093-5 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Former officials from the George W. Bush administration 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297153-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297153-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner spoke to reporters about sanctions and new actions the U.S. wwould take in reaction to Iran's nuclear arms program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302816-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed U.S. policy options available to address challenges posed by Iran's nuclear program. Among the topics they addressed were the possibility of military action and likely consequences, economic sanctions, the role of Israel, and non-proliferation programs. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304552-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304552-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Rick Steves, the author of travel guides for Europe and many European countries, talked about and showed slides of his recent trip to Iran and his television special for PBS. After spending 10 days filming in Iran for the PBS special, Mr. Steves says that the country is the "the most poorly understood yet fascinating land" he has ever visited. He responded to questions submitted by audience members. Rick Steves is the author of many travel guides for Europe and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Mr. Steves also writes a weekly syndicated column for the [Chicago Tribune]. He was writing a book called [Travel as a Political Act]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283929-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283929-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Iranian author Mahmoud Dowlatabadi talked about the struggle to publish even non-politically motivated books in Iran (where he still lives) and the banning of his work by Iranian authorities. During this event, Mr. Dowlatabadi was interviewed by Professor Hamid Dabashi, with consecutive translation. This event at the Brooklyn office of Melville House was held to celebrate their publication in English of his novel, [The Colonel]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305805-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He remarked commented on U.S. support for Israel's security. In commenting on Iran's potential nuclear program, he said the "red line is now" and not the morning a bomb goes off. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-6 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about news coverage of Iran's election. Among the issues they addressed were the use of information from social networking sites, efforts by the Iranian government to block and suppress information about protests following the election, and the ability of journalists to report from Iran following the elections. A freelance journalist talked about his detainment in an Tehran prison following his reporting of the election and subsequent protests. Iason Athanasiadis spoke about his experiences in Iran during and after the elections. He was jailed at the direction of Iran's Intelligence Ministry and held for three weeks in solitary confinement at Tehran's Evin Prison. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290313-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Azar Nafisi gave the keynote address at a forum on new media and social networking in Iran. She talked about her experience as a woman writer in Iran, the history of the country, and what a totalitarian society does to control and manipulate its people. She argued that the change movement in Iran is not just about a change in regimes but a change in mindsets. Following her remarks she responded to audience members questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292935-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292935-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano spoke to reporters about the $600 million border security bill signed by President Obama earlier in the day. Responding to a question about calls to alter the 14th amendment to prevent birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, she said "Any talk of amending the Constitution is just wrong." Robert Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of topics, including the release of more documents by WikiLeaks, the Russia-Iran nuclear power deal, and midterm election campaigning by President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295037-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1987 00:00:00 GMT