http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/3726 Richard Thornburgh's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 19 May 2013 12:32:40 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=3726&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/3726 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} To mark the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Senator Tom Harkin, a chief sponsor of the act, moderated a discussion on the history of the disability rights movement. Speakers included current and former members of Congress who were instrumental in passing the legislation, along with disability advocates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294746-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294746-1 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:28:18 GMT Witnesses testified on the legacy and future of the Americans with Disabilities Act 20 years after its enactment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294694-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294694-1 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:49:55 GMT Panelists talked about the major cases heard and decided during the 2008-2009 Supreme Court term. They also responded to questions from audience members. Topics included the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayer to the Supreme Court and her upcoming hearings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287361-1 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:32:11 GMT Defense attorneys and former federal law-enforcement officials talked about the pressure on Congress to create new criminal laws and on the executive branch to prosecute and convict people in the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis and subsequent economic turmoil. They argued that a rush to judgment generating new criminal laws and enforcement authorities would be unwarranted and counter-productive. They judged that the poor economic judgment displayed was not criminal and the existing laws cover any incidental accompanying crimes. The detrimental effects of over-reaction after the Enron scandal were cited. Brian Walsh hosted this event at the Heritage Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282022-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282022-1 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:19:32 GMT Former Attorney General Thornburgh spoke about government surveillance programs and cooperation between telecommunications companies and government national security officials. He also talked about proposals to offer immunity to companies who had participated in information exchange against civil rights lawsuits. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201505-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201505-4 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:03:38 GMT Judge Mukasey testified about his nomination to replace Alberto Gonzales as the U.S. attorney general. Some Democratic committee members said Judge Mukasey dodged questions and backed down on yesterday's testimony about the president's obligation to follow the law. He also testified about the use of torture in interrogations of prisoners held by the U.S. In one exchange he gave several non-committal answers when asked if he considered the practice of water boarding to be torture. Following Judge Mukasey's testimony, several legal experts and his colleagues spoke in support of his nomination. Other witnesses expressed concern about the legality of using torture on prisoners. This was the second of a two-day hearing on the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201595-1 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:05:00 GMT Dick Thornburgh talked about his book, [Puerto Rico's Future: A Time to Decide], published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He was joined by a panel of experts to look at U.S. policy toward the territory of Puerto Rico and argue for some form of sovereignty for the island's people. After their discussion the participants responded to audience members' questions. Dick Thornburgh is also a former governor of Pennsylvania, and a former undersecretary general of the United Nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197529-1 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:43:16 GMT The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Science, State, Justice, and Commerce, and Related Agencies held a hearing on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's efforts to improve recruitment and retention, the FBI's information technology system, and collection and analysis of terrorism intelligence. Witnesses also testified about methods of improving crime and terrorism prevention, interagency cooperation and information sharing, and effective use of intelligence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194291-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194291-1 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:49:03 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, Representative Lewis and Civil Rights leaders testified about nominee Judge Roberts and responded to questions from committee members. They addressed topics including civil rights, affirmative action, and the Voting Rights Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-3 Fri, 16 Sep 2005 03:37:58 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, witnesses from the American Bar Association responded to questions from committee members. They testified about nominee Judge Roberts' integrity, professional competence, and judicial testament. Following their remarks, Former Attorney General Thornburgh gave favorable testimony on Judge Roberts' character. After the committee recessed, scenes from inside the confirmation hearing room were shown for approximately 5 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-2 Thu, 15 Sep 2005 15:34:19 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the confirmation hearings of United States Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. Scenes from inside the hearing room were shown throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188915-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188915-2 Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:09:25 GMT Justice Department officials testified about the transformation of the FBI since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Topics included the role of the Science, State, Judiciary, and Commerce Subcommittee's role in the changes. They also testified about preventing acts of terrorism, the investigation of the FBI's Virtual Case Files program, and protecting civil liberties. Cumming and Masse wrote a report on the FBI and testified about their report. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188868-1 Thu, 15 Sep 2005 09:51:47 GMT The 9/11 Public Discourse Project, the nonprofit successor organization to the 9/11 Commission, held a panel discussion to assess the status of CIA and FBI reform one year after the release of the 9/11 Commission Report. The group's board members consist of the former members of the 9/11 Commission. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187060-1 Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:30:37 GMT Panelists discussed the 2003-2004 Supreme Court term, in particular cases dealing with First Amendment rights, free enterprise, and separation of powers. Mr. Starr remarked that the current court was one of "pragmatism, not a court of legal principle." Afterward, the panelists responded to questions and comments from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182516-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182516-1 Thu, 01 Jul 2004 01:19:12 GMT Panelists talked about the incident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. On March 28, 1979, a combination of equipment malfunctions, operator errors, and design flaws led to the most serious nuclear accident in American history. The accident occurred when a loss of coolant flow to the reactor core resulted in a partial core meltdown and the release of a small amount of radiation into the environment. Mr. Glass moderated the discussion. Following prepared remarks, the panelists responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. This event was held on the 25th anniversary of the Three Mile Island accident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181147-1 Sat, 10 Apr 2004 02:53:34 GMT Mr. Thornburgh was interviewed about his book, [Where the Evidence Leads: An Autobiography], published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. The author first wrote the book in order to record his opportunities and experiences in public life for his family. During his career, Mr. Thornburgh held a number of public offices, including U.S. Attorney General and governor of Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179462-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179462-7 Sat, 20 Dec 2003 19:13:06 GMT Richard Thornburgh talked about his book, [Where the Evidence Leads: An Autobiography], published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. He talked about his career, including serving as a federal prosecutor, governor of Pennsylvania, and attorney general of the United States under Presidents Reagan and Bush. After his remarks he answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178228-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178228-1 Mon, 06 Oct 2003 03:04:00 GMT Three former attorneys general talked about the judicial nominations process and the response of the legal profession to the war on terrorism. After their presentations they answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175523-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175523-1 Sat, 19 Apr 2003 17:10:26 GMT Attorney General Ashcroft talked about international law enforcement cooperation and efforts to combat global terrorism. Among the topics he addressed were stationing Justice Department officials overseas to assist in efforts, programs to target drug trafficking, immigration systems, and prevention efforts. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175013-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175013-1 Mon, 10 Feb 2003 18:10:45 GMT Former Attorney General Thornburgh (1988-1991) introduced Mr. Olson. Mr. Olson discussed his book, [The Rule of Lawyers: How the New Litigation Elite Threatens America's Rule of Law], published by Truman Talley Books. Mr. Olson contended that the use of class action suits by private lawyers is out of control. He asserted that excessive settlements from lawsuits against the producers of tobacco, asbestos, automobiles and breast implants are inflicting damage on the nation's economy. He also said that lawyers receive large fees for themselves, relatively small awards for their clients, and drive entire segments of business into bankruptcy. A question and answer period followed Mr. Olson's remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160219-1 Sat, 21 Jun 2003 13:02:25 GMT Mr. Thornburgh talked about corporate accounting practices and the failure of Worldcom. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173765-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173765-2 Mon, 11 Nov 2002 12:44:34 GMT The disability rights advocate died June 22 at age 71. On the 12th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Mrs. Dart, family and friends hosted a celebration honoring Justin Dart, Jr.'s life and contributions to the causes of people with disabilities, including passage of the ADA. The service also included performances by Reverend Nolan Williams, Jr. and the Psalmists Gospel Ensemble; Nura Aly, 7th grade activist and violinist; and his widow, Yoshiko Dart and family singing [Sakura], a traditional Japanese song about cherry blossoms. In addition, Mr. Dart, Jr. had chosen selected advocates to participate in the program as representatives of the full spectrum of people with disabilities. This program is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171512-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171512-1 Sun, 04 Aug 2002 02:59:03 GMT Mr. Mueller and other testified about proposed plans to reorganize the Federal Bureau of Investigation, homeland security, and recent failures to identify credible threats of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170751-1 Sat, 22 Jun 2002 07:12:17 GMT As part of the ninth annual U.S. Attorneys General Forum, former attorneys general debated a series of subjects, including the Bush administration ending the practice of consultation with the American Bar Association on federal judge nominees; the controversial President Clinton pardons; the recent spy case in the FBI; Attorney General John Ashcroft; and the jury trial system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163364-1 Thu, 31 May 2001 23:59:35 GMT Ms. Lynn moderated a panel of former attorneys general who talked about the role of the attorney general, the recent lapse of the independent counsel statute, and about the contentious issues they faced while in office. They also focused on the process of law enforcement and the judicial process including sentencing guidelines, hate crimes, and organized crime. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151507-1 Tue, 17 Aug 1999 23:59:39 GMT Former Republican administration officials talked with reporters about the need for the U.S. to meet its financial obligations to the United Nations. After their prepared remarks, they took questions from the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112671-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112671-1 Thu, 01 Oct 1998 02:28:00 GMT Mr. Thornburgh answered reporters' questions about the Independent Counsel report and the possibility of impeachment proceedings for President Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/111849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/111849-1 Mon, 14 Sep 1998 08:09:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108415-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108415-1 Tue, 07 Jul 1998 06:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108147-1 Sun, 05 Jul 1998 16:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107779-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107779-1 Sun, 28 Jun 1998 16:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107424-1 Sun, 21 Jun 1998 16:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107070-1 Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104369-1 Sun, 03 May 1998 16:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/102903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/102903-1 Sun, 05 Apr 1998 16:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101253-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101253-1 Sun, 08 Mar 1998 16:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101399-1 Fri, 06 Mar 1998 07:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101024-1 Sun, 01 Mar 1998 17:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99189-1 Sun, 25 Jan 1998 17:00:00 GMT Former U.S. attorneys general talked about affirmative action, independent counsels, and FBI investigations. They related their experiences in office and expressed their opinions on the current issues facing the Department of Justice and the FBI. Professor Miller moderated the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94061-1 Mon, 01 Dec 1997 07:02:47 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92362-1 Sun, 12 Oct 1997 13:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86240-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86240-1 Tue, 03 Jun 1997 01:00:00 GMT Mr. Robertson talked to the conference and talked about the state of politics in the United States and the moral shortcomings of some of America's political leaders and the future of the country. He talked about the rich and powerful traits of the United States and said that no country in history has shared its abundance as the U.S. has over the years. But he warned that there were great problems to be solved and the violence and lawlessness that characterizes U.S. cities and schools. Mr. Robertson also outlined the low standards of many of the nation's public schools. Mr. Thornburgh also talked about crime and the problems facing law enforcement officials in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/85023-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/85023-1 Sun, 22 Jun 1997 15:53:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81372-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81372-1 Sat, 24 May 1997 01:00:00 GMT Several former White House domestic policy advisers and other presidential scholars discussed the making of policy, covering administrations from President Nixon through President Clinton. Following their prepared remarks, the panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80740-1 Mon, 28 Apr 1997 19:59:00 GMT Mr. Charles, Professor Genovese and Professor Mervin summarized their papers on the moral leadership of President Bush, how he dealt with the limits of U.S. power and an evaluation of his presidency. Then the other panelists commented on the presentations and provided their evaluations of the Bush presidency. They also took a few questions from the audience. This was part of a three-day symposium on the Bush presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80555-1 Tue, 16 Dec 1997 15:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77578-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77578-1 Fri, 03 Jan 1997 02:00:00 GMT In a hearing on the U.N. Secretary-General selection process, participants testified on the role and responsibilities of the Secretary-General. This portion features opening remarks by the event sponsors as well as the first panel of witnesses on diplomacy and administration issues. The questioners represented a broad spectrum of persons from U.S. and international politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76895-1 Mon, 18 Nov 1996 09:15:00 GMT Several former attorneys general discussed various past, present and future legal and political issues. They examined the judicial selection process, political criticism of judges, U.S. drug policy, and changes in the legal profession. They also shared experiences from their times as attorneys general. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76051-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 17:46:00 GMT Senator McCain and others briefed reporters on their observations of the first presidential election in Russia. He emphasized the overall equity of the electoral process rather than the result. He also talked about plans for observations of the runoff in July. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73189-1 Tue, 25 Jun 1996 00:01:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on the role of the American Bar Association in the selection of federal judges from attorneys, legal scholars and ABA officials. The ABA rates and provides guidance to the Senate during the confirmation process, an inordinate role which is disputed by some senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72351-1 Sun, 26 May 1996 08:46:00 GMT