The most popular programs for the Western Europe Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1074 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, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 09:14:21 GMT British Prime Minister Gordon Brown addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He spoke about challenges posed by the global financial crisis. He also urged U.S. lawmakers to resist protectionism, adopt policies to fight climate change, and take advantage of the goodwill toward the U.S. by world powers following the election of President Barack Obama. Near the beginning of his remarks he also announced that Queen Elizabeth II had bestowed a knighthood on Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284421-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about ties between the U.S. and Ireland. In his speech he said the enduring, centuries-old relationship the U.S. and Ireland enjoy is bound by history, friendship, and shared values. He also said that Ireland is the first stop on his visit to Europe because he wants to reaffirm those "bonds of affection." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299648-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Robert Silvers moderated a panel discussion on the current global economic crisis. Topics included the problems with the euro such as the economy of Greece, the recession in the U.S., the future strength of the Chinese economy, and global climate change. They also responded to questions from members of the audience in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium of the Metropolitan Museum of Art . "Global Economy: Crisis Without End -- From Europe to Beijing to Washington, Can the World's Economic System Cope?" was an event held by the [New York Review of Books], the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Fritt Ord Foundation of Oslo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304872-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Victor Hanson, a professor emeritus of Classics at California State University, Fresno, lectured to a history class on Masters and Commanders at Hillsdale College. In this fall seminar in classical and military history Professor Hanson examined how leaders, both civilian officials and generals on the battlefield, conducted themselves in wartime. That day's class focused on Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill and how those very different American and British leaders learned to work together to defeat Nazi Germany. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295605-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295605-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Judy Shelton is an economist who has written 15 pieces for the [Wall Street Journal] over the past two years. She is the author of several books including [Money Meltdown] in 1994 and [The Coming Soviet Crash] in 1989. In addition, she is on the board of the National Endowment for Democracy, which makes grants to countries to promote democracy. Six months before the Berlin wall came down in 1989, Judy Shelton appeared on "Booknotes" to talk about the economic problems of the Soviet Union. In this interview, she returns to look at the situation 20 years later as well as discuss the economic situation in the United States. Video clips of that program were shown, as well as of another speech given that year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289812-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289812-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177391-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan spoke at the Brandenburg Gate of the Berlin Wall about the state of relations between East and West Europe, calling on Soviet President Gorbachev to tear down the wall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110723-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Leikin talked about his article in the July/August issue of [Foreign Affairs] titled, "Europe's Angry Muslims" which focused on how "radical Islam is spreading across Europe among the descendants of Muslim immigrants" and how some European Muslims might commit acts of terrorism there and in the United States. He had just returned from a 9-week trip to Europe where he met with intelligence officials as well as Muslim leaders and immigrants to further discuss these issues. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188439-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188439-4 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Victor Suvorov, author of [The Chief Culprit: Stalin's Grand Design to Start WWII] (Naval Institute Press; November 14, 2008), talked about his book. He contends that Stalin intended to use Hitler's army to weaken Europe during World War II, which would have then allowed the Soviet Union to move their forces across the continent. Mr. Suvorov argues that Germany's attempt to invade the USSR was based on intelligence Hitler received that the Soviets were preparing to attack Germany. Following his presentation, Mr. Suvorov responded to questions from the audience. Viktor Suvorov was a Soviet military intelligence officer who defected in 1978. He is the author of numerous books, including [Aquarium: The Making of a Top Soviet Spy]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283856-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kinnock met with reporters before and after a luncheon with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He discussed East-West relations and Britain's role in a changing Europe as well as addressing the issue of Senator Biden's alleged plagiarism in the 1988 presidential campaign. Senators Kennedy and Simon also commented on the meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13216-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 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, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed a joint meeting of the British House of Commons and House of Lords in Westminster Hall. It was the first address by an American President to a joint session of Parliament. In his remarks he talked about the strong ties between the U.S. and the United Kingdom, challenges to international security, global development, and pro-democracy protests in the Middle East and in North Africa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299695-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299695-2 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT In the first election debate courtesy of ITV, British Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader Gordon Brown, Conservative Leader David Cameron, and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg, all vying to be the next prime minister, debated domestic affairs. Among the topics they addressed were education, crime prevention, national health care, and equiping British military units overseas. Parliamentary elections are May 6th, and the leaders of the largest political parties faced off in the first of three U.S.- style TV debates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293014-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron answered questions from members of his party and the opposition. He fielded questions on the ongoing phone hacking scandal involving the [News of the World] and its parent company, Rupert Murdock's News Corp. Opposition Leader Ed Miliband and other members challenged the prime minister over his hiring of former [News of the World] editor Andy Coulson as his communications chief. Mr. Coulson was arrested on allegations of his involvement in the scandal while serving as editor at the tabloid. Other questions focused on the creation of a public inquiry into police corruption and phone hacking, and on Mr. Murdoch's deal with British Sky Broadcasting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300483-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300483-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT In an annual ceremony at Westminster, Queen Elizabeth II convened the British Parliament. She delivered a speech drawn up by the government, which outlines its priorities for the coming year. The State Opening follows the May 6th, 2010, general election, which produced a new Prime Minister, Conservative David Cameron. He is the leader of a coalition government between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. The Queen delivered the speech from the throne in the House of Lords. Attending are members of the House of Lords and members of the newly-elected House of Commons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293689-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Thatcher discussed her book, [The Downing Street Years], published by Harper Collins, and her ten-year career as prime minister of Great Britain. She described meetings with President Gorbachev of the former Soviet Union, President Reagan, and other experiences during her tenure. She also talked about her husband and described her long political career in the Conservative Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52741-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52741-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN's coverage of the White House State Dinner in honor of British Prime Minister David Cameron included guest arrivals, official toasts, and footage from previous events during his official visit to the United States. Mark Mardell of the BBC was also interviewed about the significance of the prime minister's visit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304898-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304898-3 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brothers Peter and Christopher Hitchens debated Peter's new book, [The Abolition of Britain: From Lady Chatterley to Tony Blair]. They also discussed the United Kingdom, Ireland issues, the European Union, and Britain's relationship with the U.S. This program has poor video quality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153240-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153240-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rupert Murdoch, News Corporation chair and CEO, and his son James Murdoch, chairman and chief executive of News International, testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Questions focused on the extent of their knowledge of criminal activity, settlements and confidentiality agreements made with prior victims, and allegations that police were bribed for information. The hearing was interrupted when a member of the public tried to accost Rupert Murdoch with a foam pie. There is also a brief period in which the satellite signal was interrupted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300580-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Geithner and Ben Bernanke testified on U.S. response to the European Union debt crisis. Chairman Bernanke said the European debt crisis still threatened the U.S. economy, but recent stress tests on major U.S. banks showed that many would be able to survive an economic downturn. They also answered questions about the U.S. housing market and federal debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305020-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Coverage of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, was shown. She died March 30, 2002 at the age of 101. Coverage included the arrival of dignitaries and the funeral services at Westminster Abbey and was anchored by the BBC's David Dimbleby. First Lady Laura Bush led the U.S. delegation to the services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169494-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169494-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain addressed a joint meeting of Congress during her 13-day visit to the United States, her first trip to the U.S. since 1976. In her remarks, she discussed "the spirit of democracy" that is shared by the U.S. and Great Britain. She mentioned several instances during the 20th century in which the U.S. and Great Britain fought for the same cause, and called for the two countries to continue to fight for common values through the "social instrument" of the United Nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18018-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT BBC News provided commentary as dignitaries attended an official ceremonial funeral service with full military honors for the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Footage included scenes of the funeral cortege, interviews with politicians and others, as well as the service inside St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Baroness Thatcher died April 8, 2013, at the age of 87. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312072-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT In an annual ceremony at Westminster, Queen Elizabeth II convened the British Parliament and delivered a speech prepared by her government. In her remarks she outlined the government's legislative agenda which included financial and economic reforms, aid to families and children, employment legislation, and continued reforms in the House of Lords. The program included BBC news commentary amid coverage of the pomp and circumstance of the official ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305818-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305818-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader Gordon Brown, Conservative Leader David Cameron, and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg, all vying to be the next prime minister, debated international affairs. Following questions from the moderator on issues ranging from operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to religion, they answered questions from members of the audience on a number of domestic and international issues. Parliamentary elections are May 6th, and the leaders of the largest political parties faced off in the second of three U.S.- style TV debates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293134-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT During official arrival ceremonies on the South Lawn, President Obama welcomed British Prime Minister David Cameron to the White House. Ceremonies included a review of the troops, playing of national anthems, and brief remarks by both leaders. Each spoke about the strong alliance and common values and interests between the two nations. They also traded quips about the anniversary of the War of 1812, with President Obama saying, "It's now been 200 years since the British came here to the White House...they really lit up the place." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304898-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304898-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT During official arrival ceremonies on the South Lawn, President Obama welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House. Ceremonies included a review of the troops, playing of national anthems, a 19-gun salute, and brief remarks by both leaders about the U.S.-Germany relationship. Afterward, President Obama and Chancellor Merkel greeted school children and other public attendees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299909-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Queen Elizabeth II addressed the United Nations General Assembly, her first address to the U.N. since 1957. She talked about the progress the U.N. has made since her last address, and efforts to curb terrorism and address climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294379-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294379-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron answered questions from members of his party and opposition members. He answered several questions on changes to the National Health Service. Opposition Leader Ed Miliband said medical professional groups believe the changes would jeopardize the future of the NHS. Prime Minister Cameron and other members also paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304309-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Erik Larson recounts the tenure of the first American ambassador to Hitler's Germany, William Dodd. The former college professor and his family arrived in Germany in 1933 and became friendly with many members of Hitler's SS. The ambassador soon began to see Berlin change and became aware of Jewish persecution. Mr. Larson reports that Ambassador Dodd sent the State Department concerned reports, which were received with indifference as greater violence arose in Berlin and throughout Germany. Erik Larson also responded to questions from members of the audience and called on his daughter to answer one question. This event was in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium of the Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Library Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299897-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The leaders of the three major British political parties met in their third and final American-style TV debate in Birmingham. The questions focused on the economy. The debate was hosted by David Dimbleby. This election marked the first time that top British party leaders have agreed to American-style debates. The British election is May 6. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293242-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Prime Minister Thatcher was in the United States to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is the highest honor the United States president can bestow on a civilian in peace time. Prime Minister Thatcher talked about the British government and the way it operates. She said that when the prime minister's question time began airing on C-SPAN, she received a great deal of correspondence from Americans who had been unfamiliar with the British governing system. The impact of media on the process was also discussed. Prime Minister Thatcher said the British system of government works very well for them, but that the differences from the United States legislative and administrative processes make the two systems difficult to compare. For example, in the United States, the president is a combination of the prime minister and the monarchy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17011-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed Czechoslavakian President Havel's recent visit to the U.S. They also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11199-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a statement to the House of Commons announcing an inquiry into phone hacking and police bribery by the British media. After the statement members questioned the prime minister. Many of the questions focused on his decision to hire former [News of the World] editor Andy Coulson as his Communications Director. Mr. Coulson resigned his government post in January and was arrested July 8 and questioned about his involvement in phone hacking and police bribery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300597-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown answered questions from the media during a photo opportunity in the Oval Office. In their remarks they spoke about areas of mutual concern including engagement with Iran, stability in South Asia, and economic policy in the face of a global financial crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284386-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284386-2 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Keith Jeffery presented a history of the British Secret Intelligence Service, MI6. The author was given unprecedented access to the MI6 archives to assist in his examination of the organization from 1909 to 1949. Mr. Jeffery recalls the longstanding relationship between the British Secret Intelligence Service and the White House, its covert operations inside the United States, examines the organization's espionage tactics, and profiles members of the Service, which included writers such as Graham Greene and Somerest Maugham. Sir John Scarlett talked about why he, as the then chief of SIS, commissioned the book. Keith Jeffery and Sir John Scrlett discussed the book with at Politics & Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295836-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister David Cameron recalled Parliament from its summer recess for an emergency debate on the recent wave of riots in London. He announced to members that homeowners and business owners affected by the riots can receive compensation from the government for their losses and the British Home Affairs committee would hold further hearings on the riots once members returned to Parliament in the fall. Following his remarks, members asked the prime minister about harsher sentencing procedures, parental responsibility, and the influences of social media and mobile technology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301003-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Erik Larson is the author of a new historical narrative detailing with the life of William E. Dodd when he became the first U.S. ambassador to Adolf Hitler's Germany in Berlin during 1933. The story follows Dodd and his family, including daughter Martha, as they interact with Joseph Goebbels, Hermann Goering and other top level members of the Third Reich during the years leading up to World War II. The book chronicles Martha's relationships with various authors including Carl Sandburg and Thomas Wolfe, as well as high-ranking Germans. It also tells the story of Ambassador Dodd's growing frustration with America's lack of action against the Third Reich. Erik Larson has authored three [New York Time]s bestsellers, including [The Devil in the White City], and [Isaac's Storm]. Mr. Larson was a staff writer for the [Wall Street Journal], and a contributing writer for [Time] Magazine. He has written articles for the [Atlantic], [Harper's], the [New Yorker], and other publications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300399-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron held his weekly Question Time with members of the House of Commons. He answered on the "Bedroom Tax," International Women's week, and the National Health Service Other topics included the horse meat scandal, the state of the British economy, and the status of the European Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311344-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics included the economy, trade union strikes, expanding trade relations with Europe, and encouraging Chinese investments in the United Kingdom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308118-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oxford historian Amanda Foreman reveals that many British citizens fought on both sides of the Civil War for a host of personal and political reasons. She talked about this lesser-known influence in the war of secession with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300505-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300505-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron answered questions from members of his party and the opposition. Members asked about the high unemployment rate and modifying laws to encourage those on government welfare programs to find jobs or lose their benefits. Prime Minister Cameron was also questioned about the increased costs of health care, investment in rural broadband, preparations for the upcoming Olympics, government forestry programs, and government efforts at interfering in human trafficking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298045-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCourt talked about his book, [Angela's Ashes], published by Scribner. The book recounts Mr. McCourt's childhood in Brooklyn, New York, and in Limerick, Ireland, where his family returned after giving up hope for success in the United States. His father was an alcoholic who at times spent the majority of his paycheck on alcohol, leaving his family hungry. Mr. McCourt writes about this as well as seeing three siblings die prematurely because of starvation or disease. The author also talked about the gift of storytelling that his father gave him which has resulted in a career spent writing, along with his brother and fellow author, Malachy McCourt. This is Mr. McCourt's first book. Pictures of his family and a video clip were also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87803-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle spoke about the European economy, the future of the Euro, and efforts to see the European Union through an economic recession. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303802-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to a joint meeting of Congress. In her remarks she spoke about the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany since reunification, and he own experiences during and after the Cold War. She also focused on several other topics such as Iranian nuclear development, operations in Afghanistan, the Middle East peace process, and international efforts to address climate change and combat global warming. This was the first address by a German chancellor in over 50 years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289781-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289781-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition on the economy and changes to the National Health Service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306999-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306999-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Claire Berlinski argues that Margaret Thatcher deserves credit for reversing Great Britain's decline in the world during the 1970s. Ms. Berlinski says that Prime Minister Thatcher was instrumental in turning around the country's economy and saving it from socialism. At this event hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., she talked about the relevance of the strategies by which Mrs. Thatcher gained power in 1979 to the 2010 midterm elections. Ms. Berlinski, who lives in Istanbul, also talked about foreign affairs, concentrating on Turkey, including its involvement with aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. She responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295347-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron answered questions from members of his party and opposition members. Topics included youth unemployment, rising fuel costs, and nationwide public sector strikes. Hundreds of thousands of teachers, students, health care officials and other public sector workers were expected to stage a walk out on November 30th. the prime minister said organizing the strikes in the middle of negotiations was "irresponsible." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302841-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302841-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister David Cameron addresed the House of Commons to explain why he refused to back a European Union treaty change aimed at solving the debt crisis. After his statement, the Opposition leader made remarks, followed by questions from members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303135-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics included claims of mislabeling of horse meat as beef products in some British supermarkets, the British economy, and the European Union budget vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310968-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310968-1 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT