The most popular programs for the Presidential Transition Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1362 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, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:21:06 GMT Senator Clinton testified about her nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics she addressed were U.S. foreign policy priorities in various regions, including the Middle East and on-going conflict between Israel and Hamas forces in Gaza. She also answered questions about potential conflicts of interest with the activities of the Clinton Foundation and the amount of transparency Former President Clinton was willing to provide about the operations and donors to the foundation. She also spoke about troop withdrawal from Iraq, Iranian nuclear development programs, and the status of women in Afghanistan. She was introduced by Senator Schumer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283292-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283292-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members of the staff of the Clinton-Gore presidential campaign responded to reporters' questions at a news conference on the day after Clinton's victory in the presidential election. Issues raised in the news conference included Gov. Clinton's immediate plans and schedule, and the schedule for the presidential transition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34128-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-elect Barack Obama held his first news conference in Chicago, Illinois, following his election. Surrounded by the members of his Transition Economic Advisory Board, he urged swift action in passing an economic stimulus package. He responded to questions from reporters on topics ranging from Iran, his relationship with President Bush, and transition activities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282297-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama announced members of his national security team. Senator Hillary Clinton accepted a nomination to be secretary of State. Defense Secretary Gates accepted an invitation to continue in his role. Eric Holder accepted the nomination to be attorney general. Governor Janet Napolitano accepted the nomination to be secretary of Homeland Security. Susan Rice accepted the nomination to be the ambassador to the United Nations. Retired Marine General John Jones accepted the nomination to be national security adviser. President-Elect Obama then responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282614-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Steven Chu testified about his nomination as secretary of the Department of Energy. Among the topics he addressed were shifting the focus of U.S. energy policy to climate change and renewable energy technology. He also talked about the future of current policy on nuclear power and coal fueled energy production. Mr. Chu was introduced by Senators Feinstein and Boxer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283308-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Harold Holzer talked about his book [Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861] (Simon and Schuster; October 21, 2008). In his book about the presidential transition period of Abraham Lincoln, Mr. Holzer traces Lincoln's actions in the four months between his 1860 election and his inauguration: a period when seven states seceded from the Union. Harold Holzer, co-chairman of the U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and vice chairman of the Lincoln Forum, has authored, co-authored, or edited over 30 books on the Lincoln era. This interview was conducted in the lobby of Washington's historic Willard Hotel, where President-elect Lincoln and his family resided in the days leading up to the 1861 inauguration. Comparisons were made between President Lincoln and President-elect Barack Obama. Video clips were shown of Senator Barack Obama in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, on election night, November 4, 2008, and on February 10, 2007, announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president on the grounds of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his "house divided" speech in 1858. A video clip was also shown Harold Holzer being interviewed in the Lincoln Bedroom for the "White House Week" programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282309-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nicholas Kralev talked about Senator Hillary Clinton's hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Clinton is President-Elect Obama's nominee for Secretary of State. Mr. Kralev discussed the confirmation process, what to expect from the hearing, and the looming foreign policy issues. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283318-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283318-3 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hitchens and Mr. Gergen discussed recent issues in American politics, including the presidential transition of Governor Clinton and the role of Hillary Clinton in the Clinton administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35061-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama held a rally at the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia before boarding a train headed toward Washington, D.C., in the first stage of his inaugural rail journey. In his remarks he spoke about the American Revolution and called on Americans "to take up the work" the founders had begun in Philadelphia. He also invoked the presidency of Abraham Lincoln in his call to perfect the Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283430-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bands, floats, military companies, and others in the Inaugural Parade passed in review as President Bush and guests watched from the reviewing stand in front of the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-2 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Bush met with President-Elect Obama and former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. Prior to their luncheon meeting they held a photo opportunity for the press in the Oval Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283162-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Events prior to the inaugural ceremony were shown. The program includes live shots of President-elect Bush leaving St. John's Church, dignitaries leaving the White House, limousines traveling to the U.S. Capitol, dignitaries arriving in West Front inaugural seating area. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-3 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Activities included a congressional luncheon in Statuary Hall with President Bush's remarks, presidential review of troops and drive down the parade route to the White House. President and Mrs. Bush walked the last block to the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-6 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT General Eric Shinseki testified about his nomination as secretary of Veterans Affairs. Among the topics he addressed were the quality of medical care for veterans, long waits to process claims, the administration of new GI and other veterans benefits programs. He also pledged to modernize the agency and improve the nation's institutional commitment to veterans. Former Senator Dole and Senator Inouye introduced the nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283337-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Bush greeted President-elect and Mrs. Obama at the White House. President Bush and Senator Obama then walked along the colonnade to the Oval Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282315-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama announced nominations for his economic team. The nominees were Treasury Secretary Tim Geither, National Economic Council Director Lawrence Summers, Council of Economic Advisers Director Christina Romer and Domestic Policy Council Adviser Melody Barnes. He also spoke about the state of the economy, the need for an economic stimulus plan, and outlined several aspects of his economic agenda. He also responded to reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282563-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282563-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT On Martin Luther King Day, as part of a "National Day of Service," President-Elect Obama and Michelle Obama had lunch with community service volunteers who were writing letters to U.S. troops and doing other volunteer work. He urged Americans to take part in community service work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283455-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brian Lamb facilitated a student discussion on public service, the political process, public policy, and student involvement in the presidential inauguration. This was an event of the Presidential Inauguration Program organized by the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283311-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Arne Duncan testified about his nomination as secretary of the Department of Education. In his testimony he said the Obama administration intended to expand early childhood programs, encourage charter schools, improve teacher training and recruitment, reduce the high school dropout rate and increase college access. Senator Durkin introduced the nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283309-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama spoke at a pre-inaugural celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. He spoke about the significance or the monuments on the national mall, the nation at a crossroads in history, and his hope for the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283443-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Eric Holder testified about his nomination as attorney general. Among the topics he addressed were his involvement in pardons granted by President Clinton at the end of his presidency while Mr. Holder was assistant attorney general, past hiring practices by the Justice Department in the Bush administration, the independent operation of the Department of Justice, and the future of prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. He also said that he considered the use of waterboarding as an interrogation technique to be torture. The nominee was introduced by former Senator John Warner and Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283373-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama announced nominations for his economic team. The nominees were White House Budget Director Peter Orzag and Deputy Director of Management and Budget Rob Nabors. He also spoke about the state of the economy, the need for an economic stimulus plan, and outlined several aspects of his economic agenda. He also responded to reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282583-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282583-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama held a whistle-stop rally in Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park next to the Wilmington Station, where he stopped during his inaugural rail journey to be joined by Vice President-Elect Joe Biden and his family. He spoke to the crowd about the challenges ahead and called on Americans join him in perfecting the Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283431-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283431-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama spoke on the final leg of a whistle-stop inaugural train journey to Washington, D.C. In his remarks at a rally at War Memorial Plaza in Baltimore, Maryland, he spoke about the vision of the American founders, the bravery of American forces at Fort McHenry in the War of 1812, and called on citizens to join in an effort to perfect the Union. He also acknowledged several people he had met in his campaign who struggled under tough econimic times, urging "patience even as we act with fierce urgency." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283432-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama and Vice President-Elect Joe Biden made opening remarks at a meeting of the National Governors Association in Congress Hall at Independence Park. They spoke about the challenges of balancing a state budget, the need for infrastructure investment and other economic stimulation, and forging a partnership to design as well as implement an economic recovery plan. In his remarks President-Elect Obama said he hoped to hear from all governors, regardless of potential disagreements, in an effort to find useful solutions to the nations challenges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282637-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Economists and business leaders discussed initiatives for short and long term investment in the U.S. economy in the first session of the second day of the economic conference in Little Rock sponsored by the Clinton presidential transition. Early in the session, President-elect Clinton announced that IBM would be cutting back its work force and budget for research and development. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36108-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36108-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama announced the formation of a National Economic Recovery Board and his selection of Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volker to head the board. He spoke about the role of the new organization and answered questions about the economy and presidential transition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282593-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cameras recorded the scene as first lady Barbara Bush greeted incoming first lady Hillary Clinton outside the White House, where Mrs. Bush warned Mrs. Clinton to stay away from the media "like the plague." Prior to Mrs. Clinton's arrival, Mrs. Bush briefly responded to reporters' questions while two of the first family's dogs roamed around her feet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34952-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Activities included President Bush signing documents in the President's Room in the U.S. Capitol. Live shots also were shown of Statuary Hall prior to the congressional luncheon for President Bush with Rev. Graham delivering the invocation. Telephone lines were opened for audience comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-4 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama held a news conference at the Dodge Renaissance Academy in Chicago where he announced Arne Duncan as his nominee for secretary of education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282914-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT On the second day of the hearing on the nomination of Eric Holder to be attorney general, witnesses testified about his qualifications and experience. Among the topics they addressed were Mr. Holder's record as assistant attorney general in the Clinton administration, his support among and for law enforcement officers, and his involvement in several presidential pardons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283407-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283407-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama announced his nominees and appointments for his energy and environment team. He also answered questions from reporters about his energy policy and some questions about his transition team's contacts with Illinois Governor Blagojevich. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282896-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama announced the nomination of former Senator Tom Daschle as his secretary of Health and Human Services and also as director of a White House office on health care reform. He nominated Jeanne Lambrew as the deputy director. President-Elect Obama also spoke about financial aid to the automotive industry and the arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. In answers to several questions on the governor's arrest he said that he never spoke to Governor Blagojevich about replacing him in the U.S. Senate, nor had his transition staff been involved in any deal-making about the Senate appointment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282820-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former President Clinton and Senator Clinton were shown boarding their plane at Andrews Air Force Base. Then they were shown arriving at JFK Airport and greeting supporters as they arrived home in New York after the inauguration of George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162050-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama talked about the economy at the Center for the Arts of George Mason University. He said that only government could address the current economic crisis and made the case for urgent action on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan (ARRP) that would save or create over 3 million jobs while investing in priorities such as health care, energy, and education that would jump start economic growth. He said that the recession could "linger for years" unless Congress acts to stimulate the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283210-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283210-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama and Senator John McCain met with the press after a meeting at the Obama transition headquarters in Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282447-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell talked about the briefing for Republican senators just given by Rahm Emanuel and Larry Summers of the incoming Obama administration, as well as additional requests for funds for the Troubled Assets Relief Program. He answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283369-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Video of President-elect Barack Obama and his family arriving Union Station in Washington, DC was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283450-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama announced his nomination of Governor Bill Richardson as his secretary of Commerce. Following the announcement and Governor Richardson's acceptance, President-Elect Obama answered questions from reporters on a number of issues including the role of commerce secretary and possible federal assistance to the auto industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282662-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Janet Napolitano testified about her nomination as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Among the topics she addressed were immigration, border protection, disaster response and counter-intelligence. She was introduced by Senators McCain and Kyl. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283377-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former White House Chief Usher Gary Walters spoke about the White House preparations for the presidential transition and activities undertaken by the White House staff in the course of Inauguration Day. This program was part of "White House Week" programming and is available on a White House Video Collection DVD set at c-span.org/products http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282886-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Bush attended several inaugural balls to celebrate the inauguration. Footage from the Wyoming and Texas ball and the Florida ball was shown. Additionally Mr. Conconi spoke about the balls and their tradition and responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-5 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dana Houle talked about the Bush-Obama transition thus far. He offered his perspective on the incoming Administration's proposed policies and appointments, including President-Elect Barack Obamas decision to retain Defense Secretary Gates for at least a year. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282604-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282604-4 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Susan Rice testified about her nomination as the United States ambassador to the United Nations. Among the topics she addressed were the organization and administration of the United Nations, regional stability and violence in areas such as Somalia and Darfur, and the U.S. role in international affairs. She also addressed problems such as terrorism, nuclear weapons, genocide, poverty, climate change and disease. She was introduced by Senators Evan Bayh and Susan Collins. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283380-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama and Vice President-Elect Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery as part of their pre-inaugural activities in Washington, DC during the weekend prior to the inauguration.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283441-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama announced his selection of Mary Schapiro to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler as head of the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission, and Daniel Tarullo as a commissioner on the Federal Reserve Board. He also answered questions from reporters on the state of the economy, regulatory policy, and the construction of his economic recovery plans. He also responded to a question about the choice of evangelical Pastor Rick Warren for the inaugural invocation. The pick had been harshly criticized by several socially progressive supporters who took issue with Reverend Warrens public statements about abortion, same-sex marriage, and stem cell research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282949-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama announced his selection of Representative Hilda Solis as his nominee for secretary of labor, Representative Ray LaHood as secretary of transportation, Ron Kirk as U.S. trade representative, and Karen Gordon Mills as the administrator of the Small Business Administration. Following the announcement and remarks by the nominees he answered questions from the reporters in the Drake Hotel on a number of issues including the state of the economy and economic recovery plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282977-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mary Schapiro testified about her nomination as chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the topics she addressed were regulatory oversight of financial markets, the current economic crisis, financial credit rating systems, and past mistakes made by SEC auditors. She was introduced by Senators Schumer and Reed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283378-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283378-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT The President-Elect Bill Clinton visited the graves of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The president-elect was accompanied by Senator Edward Kennedy and other Kennedy family members. The visit took place one day before Gov. Clinton was inaugurated as president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37821-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rahm Emanuel, chief of staff for President-Elect Obama, talked about the agenda of the Obama administration for strengthening business and the economy. Robert Thomson, the managing editor of [The Wall Street Journal], moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282454-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT