The most popular programs for the Foreign Aid Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=951 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 17:27:59 GMT 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." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299606-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other State Department officials delivered remarks commemorating the 15th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). Among the issues they addressed were women's health and reproductive freedom, international development and poverty, and gender equality issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291138-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Current and former presidents spoke about their experiences as women leaders. Among the topics they addressed were leadership challenges in developing nations, foreign aid and assistance programs, and the unique roles that women can play in leadership development and government operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306525-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306525-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rajiv Shah testified about the fiscal year 2011 budget for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Among the topics addressed during the hearing were aid efforts in Haiti, Iraq and Afghanistan reconstruction, anti-tuberculosis efforts, Somalia, autism in Africa, and international aid provided by faith-based organizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292349-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke about the importance of foreign aid and development programs and said that it was time to "elevate development as a central pillar of all that we do in our foreign policy." She listed agriculture and health as areas on which the U.S. would focus its efforts. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291099-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Downs, author of [No Longer Enemies, Not Yet Friends: An American Soldier Returns to Vietnam] and director of the prosthetic and sensory aids service for the Veterans' Administration talked about his experiences during the Vietnam War and his subsequent return to that country, between 1987 and 1989, as part of the Vessey Mission on Humanitarian aid. He said, "I really hated the Vietnamese until 1987 when General Vessey chose me to be a member of his humanitarian team." Mr. Downs lost his left arm in battle in Vietnam and was decorated with the Purple Heart four times. He has written other books about his experiences during the war and in hospitals after his injury. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23974-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Correspondent Jonathan Katz talked about his book, [The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster], about the failure to rebuild the country even though many aid agencies took part in the effort. Mr. Katz also talked about the involvement of people like actor Sean Penn, who went down to the country with the best of intentions but ended up hindering the efforts of others. Mr Katz spoke at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310297-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Historians discuss the significant change in America's foreign policy in the wake of World War II. Prior to this war, America was committed to a non-interventionism, reflecting America's geographic remove from Europe. After the war, America became the leader of the free world, providing the first lines of defense against Soviet expansion. Historians Justus Doenecke, Thomas Fleming and Patrick Hearden will explore this crucial pivot point in American foreign policy. This event took place at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307186-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307186-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Dan Coats (R-IN), ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, talked about the impact of the federal budget and debt concerns on U.S. foreign policy objectives. He said that fiscal issues would make it difficult to persuade the public that taxpayer dollars were being used efficiently as foreign aid. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310579-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton told reporters that he had vetoed the foreign aid appropriations bill because it did not provide adequate funding and did not provide for implementation of the Whye River Accords between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152922-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rajiv Shah testified on the U.S. Agency for International Development fiscal year 2013 budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304785-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rajiv Shah gave the keynote address at the U.S.-India People to People Conference. He talked about President Obama's upcoming to Asia trip and U.S. relations with India. He also talked about his family ties to India, and how those ties inform his understanding of the relationship between the U.S. and India. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296280-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Andrei Cherny talked about the Berlin Airlift of 1948. He talked about the geopolitical scenario that led to the blockade of West Berlin by the Soviet Union for 11 months. During this time, American and British pilots airlifted 4.6 billion pounds of food and supplies for the West Berliners. He focused on the logistical concerns that existed at the time. Andrei Cherny wrote [The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Airlift and America's Finest Hour] by Putnam. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206061-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Lynch talked about the book he co-wrote with Robert Singh, [After Bush: The Case for Continuity in American Foreign Policy], published by Cambridge University Press. In his book he argues that the basic tenets of President Bush's foreign policy will and should be adopted by his successor, no matter who wins the 2008 presidential election. The guest interviewer was Gary Schmitt. Timothy J. Lynch is the lecturer in American Foreign Policy in the Institute for the Study of the Americas at the University of London. Gary Schmitt is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and former executive director of the Project for the New American Century. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280531-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280531-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bill Gates testified before the European Parliament about the health and education programs sponsored or performed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299018-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT William Easterly talked about his book [The White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good], published by Penguin Press. He argued that most foreign aid programs are too idealistic, grandiose, and wasteful. He said that Western aid programs would help the suffering poor only if those who manage them invoke planning efforts that include feedback, incentives, and accountability. He explained how giving foreign aid under these terms would help improve global foreign aid efforts. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. This event was held at the Carnegie Endowment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192437-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about global health challenges, U.S. foreign aid and assistance programs, and U.S. participation in global health initiatives. Among the topics they addressed were levels of spending on global health programs, cooperation among aid agencies, and distribution of medical care in developing regions. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296447-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296447-7 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about U.S. aid to Pakistan as set out in the 2009 Kerry-Lugar-Berman law and current relations between the two countries. They also responded to questions from the audience. This program was part of a U.S. Institute of Peace-Brookings Institution conference on the future of U.S. policy toward Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297769-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297769-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about oversight of aid programs and on detecting fraud and waste in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Among the issues they addressed were challenges imposed on investigation into claims of fraud by security concerns in the region, operations of various agencies tasked with oversight investigation, and problems uncovered in recent investigations, and lessons learned through the investigations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288805-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT African leaders spoke about promoting democracy and African prosperity. Among the topics they addressed were efforts to build democratic institutions following periods of civil war and strife, coordination among international aid organizations, including women in democratic movements, and the role of youth in building prosperity. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311835-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rajiv Shah and Daniel Yohannes testified on the budget request for their respective foreign assistance programs, the Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. They addressed such issues as foreign assistance openness and restructuring of USAID's food aid program. Several committee members raised concerns regarding U.S. foreign aid to the Syrian opposition, the Palestinian Authority, and Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312362-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Global food demand will double between now and 2050 as the world's population reaches 9.2 billion. How can the increased demand for food be met in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner? http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291739-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291739-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about economic aid and development in Africa. Among the issues they addressed were the logistics of providing development aid, diversifying approaches to providing aid, humanitarian relief programs, and the influence of China and Chinese trade on the African continent. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300794-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300794-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) talked about his proposal to end U.S. aid to Pakistan. Libya, and Egypt after the recent violence against U.S. posts in those countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308332-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308332-4 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Alex Perry, Africa bureau chief for [Time] magazine, chronicles the two years he spend reporting on the efforts of philanthropist Ray Chambers to eradicate malaria from the planet. During this event, Alex Perry was joined in conversation by Ray Chambers. Topics included the management of humanitarian aid, business models for distributing aid, and the value returned. They responded to questions from members of the audience. The conversation was moderated by Warren Hodge. This was a "Beyond the Headlines Event" at the International Peace Institute in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303594-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mark Ward and Christine Sanford, winners of Service to America Medals, were interviewed. Mr. Ward, who won the International Affairs Medal for leading the U.S. recovery and reconstruction efforts after the Asian tsunami and the earthquake in Pakistan, talked about his career. Christina Sanford, recipient of the Call to Service Medal, served as chief of the legal office at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq and provided critical support for Iraq's democratically-elected government. She also talked about her career and the meaning of the medal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195000-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about foreign aid and assistance programs, focusing on development and relief work in Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia, and Yemen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306525-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306525-3 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Obama administration officials announced agricultural assistance programs for Afghanistan. They spoke to reporters and answered questions about the initiative, focusing on economic and security benefits, security goals, and administration of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291122-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291122-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the amount of foreign aid given by the United States. Carrie Hessler-Radelet in her opening statement said, "Most Americans vastly overestimate how much we actually spend on foreign assistance." Heather Hurlburt talked about the role of foreign aid in the 2012 elections and the "aid industrial complex." Judith Morrison focused on U.S. aid to Latin America. After their speeches, they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305398-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305398-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Husain Haqqani and others talked about recent flooding in Pakistan, the country's needs and requirements, relief and reconstruction efforts made thus far by the Pakistani government, and the mechanisms established to ensure an efficient use of resources dedicated to flood response. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295794-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT U.S. government officials, world public health officials, and others participated in a White House Summit on Malaria. Summit topics included the challenges of malaria in Africa, international public and private efforts to address the disease, grassroots organizations that had responded to health challenges, and anti-malaria education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195823-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke at the Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) annual summit on international aid. She talked about the importance of global development work. The MCC is an American foreign aid agency set up by Congress and operates independently of the State Department and USAID. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312440-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312440-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Greg Behrman talked about his book, [The Most Noble Adventure: The Marshall Plan and the Time When America Helped Save Europe,] published by Free Press. He described the condition of European countries after World War II and the details of the Marshall Plan. He said the Marshall Plan was an effective peace time foreign policy effort that launched a successful economic boom in Europe. He also discussed how aspects of the Marshall Plan could be successfully applied to current foreign policy programs. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. Greg Behrman also wrote [The Invisible People: How the U.S. Has Slept Through the Global AIDS Pandemic.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200791-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200791-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Shari Villarosa spoke about U.S. and international efforts to provide humanitarian relief to Burmese cyclone victims and resistance by Myanmar government officials to the relief operations. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205157-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205157-6 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Outgoing Republican Senator Dick Lugar spoke about foreign aid and assistance programs and said that he was concerned that U.S. foreign aid money was increasingly going to climate change programs rather than traditional education or food assistance programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306525-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306525-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from non-governmental organizations spoke about the future of international development and relief work. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of the recent financial crisis on both the global economy and the ability to provide assistance, human rights issues, and global climate change. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305796-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305796-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65904-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Condoleezza Rice testified about the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for foreign operations. Topics included foreign aid, foreign services personnel, increasing energy prices, Russia, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. War protesters held up signs that were visible in the audience and shouted remarks at the end of the hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204390-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rashid discussed his book, [Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia], published by Yale University Press. He argued that a proven commitment to political reform should be linked to all economic and military aid to Central Asian countries where militant Islamic groups wield power. He also said that to gain credibility in the region the U.S. needs to make a long-term commitment to build up Afghanistan and suggested that the U.S. should start depending on political rather than military strategies. He talked about the situation in Pakistan and the effort to hunt down members of al-Qaida. Mr. Rashid answered questions following his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169361-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about women engaged in peacemaking efforts. Leymah Gbowee spoke about child soldiers in Liberia, her struggles for peace, and her own story of efforts to topple Charles Taylor which led to the first female president of Liberia. She won the 2011 Nobel Peace prize. Panel also discussed the global role of women and talked about past and present prominent women as political leaders. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307192-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed U.S. policies in the Middle East. Ms. Williams asserted that President Bush's policy supporting Ariel Sharon "has led America into yet another war with Iraq and into confrontation with Muslims worldwide." She criticized Bush's continued support for Sharon in spite of Israel's failure to stem the growth of settlements in the occupied territories. She described U.S. policy in the Middle East as unclear, contradictory, and dangerous. She called for a "fair and balanced" policy that would deal equitably with both Middle Eastern governments and citizens. Mr. Bird claimed that little difference exists between the Kerry and Bush campaign statements on Middle East policy. He noted that foreign policy is a primary concern for many U.S. voters, and that many in the U.S. feel that current policy too heavily favors Israel. He spoke about ways to change the Republican platform to favor the recognition of a Palestinian state, and discussed the correlation between religious views among U.S. voters and their opinions about Middle East policy. He examined the potential impact of Muslim voters in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Michigan. Mr. Bird claimed that a shift in U.S. policy toward Israel could lead to a Bush victory. He concluded his remarks with a call for immediate recognition of a Palestinian state as an incentive to the peace process. Mr. Howell called on the U.S. to become "a truly honest broker in the region" and acknowledge its history of policy misjudgment. He described the Palestinian-Israeli conflict as the central problem in the Middle East and called on U.S. leaders to make it the central issue of U.S. policy. He called for greater respect for human rights in the region and for President Bush to "withdraw support from all the corrupt governments in the Middle East." He equated support for "any exclusionist state" with support for apartheid and warned against essentializing the Middle East by accepting the false notion of a centuries-old religious and ethnic conflict. He urged the foundation of a constitutional democracy that would encompass both Israelis and Palestinians. Mr. Peck asserted that Israel's lack of respect for international law is a serious obstacle to a lasting peace. He criticized the rhetoric that attributes the motivations of terrorists to a simple hatred of freedom, and asserted that U.S. policy in the Middle East generates more terrorist activity than it prevents. He described the violence in Israel as stemming from an "occupation and suppression" by the Israelis and urged the U.S. to oppose Israeli expansion. Rep. McCloskey urged President Bush "to reaffirm support for the United Nations charter" and international law. He described the legacy of U.S. violence and how it relates to terrorism. He urged the current President Bush to confirm more closely with George H.W. Bush's policy toward Israel. He noted that "Christian Zionists" are part of the Republican base, and argued that religion occupies too large a place in public policy. The panelists responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183241-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199227-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199227-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Officials spoke to reporters about food crises in Africa and relief efforts. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of war, the AIDS crisis, and funding levels for African aid. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174080-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chairman Karzai talked about rebuilding the education system in Afghanistan with the help of other countries. He also talked about the need for infrastructure, security, telecommunications and other essentials. He and others answered questions from members of the audience. Translation into English was by translator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168416-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The hearing was about the reauthorization of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Panelists representing governmental and non-governmental organizations talked about the scope of HIV/AIDS, treatments for it, and programs that had been implemented to reduce its prevalence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202884-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spoke at the opening ceremony of the three-day World Food Security Conference in Rome. With some third-world countries experiencing riots in recent weeks over a lack of food, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on world leaders to lower food-related export restrictions and import tariffs. He also called for global food production to rise by 50 percent in the next 20 years to meet growing demand. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205809-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205809-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT H.R. 2136 was passed which limited the length of time an individual could be held for contempt in child custody cases. The House agreed to the Senate amendments to S. 694 amending the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by a voice vote. The House passed H.R. 2696 by voice vote making appropriations for water development after considering amendments. The House continued consideration of H.R. 2655 to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, considered amendments and came to no resolution. During nine hours of Special Orders, congressmen spoke on the American flag and the recent Supreme Court decision protecting flag burning as free speech under the First Amendment. This program is missing a segment of audio and video from 20:00 to 22:00. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8186-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8186-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the global AIDS pandemic and the need to develop an effective HIV vaccine. Topics included levels of foreign aid and education in developing countries, the costs of vaccinations, the scope of the pandemic in Africa, and clinical progress in vaccine development. Ms. Judd showed a video of her trip to Africa. Rep. Visclosky testified about the bicameral, bipartisan Lugar bill he has introduced in the House which is intended to fight HIV/AIDS worldwide. He talked about detailed international statistics and encouraged international coordination to fight the HIV pandemic. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187331-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton delivered the keynote address at a plenary session of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. He reported on The Clinton Foundation Partnership with The United States Conference of Mayors and efforts to provide foreign aid through non-governmental organizations. He also focused on efforts to address climate change and develop a better global energy policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206126-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206126-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), John McCain (R-AZ), and Max Baucus (D-MO) discussed foreign policy on the Senate floor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308332-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308332-5 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT