http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/6237 Max Cleland'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) Sat, 18 May 2013 14:24:32 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=6237&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/6237 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} Former U.S. Senator Max Cleland talked about his memoir, [Heart of a Patriot: How I Found the Courage to Survive Vietnam, Walter Reed and Karl Rove] (Simon & Schuster; October 6, 2009), co-written with Ben Raines. After he lost both legs and an arm in Vietnam, he credited President Carter with giving him a path in life when the president choose him to head the U.S. Veterans Administration. He served in the U.S. Senate from 1997 to 2003, but lost his re-election campaign after Republicans called him "unpatriotic." A long-dormant case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, awakened by the invasion of Iraq, sent him to Walter Reed as a patient, where he was surrounded by veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Former Senator Cleland talked about sense of purpose that public service has given him. Topics included attacking military service in a political campaign, his service on the 9/11 Commission, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289540-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289540-1 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:01:16 GMT Witnesses testified at a hearing titled "Honoring the Fallen: How Can We Better Serve America's Veterans and Their Families?" The hearing focused on the current Veteran's Affairs (VA) Burial Benefits Program, national cemetery policy and ways that VA, the Department of Defense, and the American Battle Monuments Commission can better serve veterans and their survivors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289118-1 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:28:53 GMT Karl Rove and former Governor Jeb Bush debated General McCaffrey and former Senator Max Cleland on the question, "Should America Bring Democracy to the World?" Charlie Rose moderated. Each of the participants made opening statements, questioned each other, and made closing statements. Topics included the war in Iraq, terrorism, and the nature of democracy. Regent University's fifth annual "Clash of the Titans" was held in the main theater of Regent's Communication and Performing Arts Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201819-1 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 01:03:54 GMT Former Senator Max Cleland delivered the weekly Democratic radio address. He criticized the war in Iraq, comparing it to the Vietnam War, and citing the toll in dead and wounded troops and the financial costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200664-1 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:17:39 GMT Democratic congressional candidates who are also veterans spoke to reporters about their decisions to seek elected office and their support for Democratic Party principles. Former Senator Max Cleland, 40 candidates, and congressional leaders attended the news conference. Following their remarks they responded to questions and comments from the reporters. The event was held with the U.S. Capitol as a backdrop and participants began the event with the Pledge of Allegiance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191115-1 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:09:25 GMT Former Senator Cleland and others described the bipartisan House Joint Resolution 55, the Homeward Bound Act, which is the latest effort to urge President Bush to undertake a plan for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq. After their remarks they answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189757-1 Fri, 04 Nov 2005 03:47:21 GMT A Bipartisan informal hearing on exit strategies for Iraq was held. Representative Woolsey called for the discussions with a focus on how to withdraw American troops while fulfilling the obligation to the people of Iraq. Witnesses gave testimony on issues relating to the war, Iraq, and the politics of the Middle East. They generally agreed that the United States must announce it has no intention to maintain permanent military bases in Iraq or to control Iraqi oil. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188882-1 Fri, 16 Sep 2005 19:35:54 GMT Former Senator Cleland spoke in the weekly Democratic radio address about the situation in Iraq, calling for either a strategy to win or a strategy to get out. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188523-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188523-1 Sun, 21 Aug 2005 10:26:54 GMT Current and former Democratic leaders honored former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle for his dedication to government and public service. Tom Daschle lost his re-election bid the previous November in a sometimes bitter campaign that drew national attention. The event was held at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185714-1 Sun, 06 Mar 2005 00:59:39 GMT Following the first of three presidential debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, campaign officials and surrogates spoke to the media about their impressions of the debate and the remarks of both candidates. The interviews took place in a common media filing center outside the auditorium often referred to as the "spin room" or "spin alley." There are brief audio difficulties at the start of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183580-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183580-5 Fri, 01 Oct 2004 02:32:28 GMT In the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Boston, MA, party leaders, legislators and others talked about the Kerry presidential candidacy and his ability as a leader. Senator Kerry was introduced by his children, a biographical video, and fellow Vietnam veterans before his speech accepting the nomination. In his speech he stressed creating a united America, building a stronger defense, and addressing domestic issues like education and healthcare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182721-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182721-2 Thu, 29 Jul 2004 22:55:02 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182887-1 Tue, 27 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT Senator Daschle talked with constituents at Southwest Middle School. Former Senator Cleland also spoke. The minority leader was scheduled to face Republican challenger John Thune in November. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182050-1 Fri, 28 May 2004 01:24:52 GMT Former Senator Cleland discussed U.S. policy towards Iraq and his role on the 9-11 Commission. He reported on the problem of coordinating intelligence information and the problem that no one had the responsibility for warning about the terrorist attack. He recently wrote an op-ed comparing the Bush Administration's policy toward Iraq with the Johnson Administration's policy toward Vietnam. He will respond to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178664-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178664-5 Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:32:28 GMT Witnesses testified about ways to improve the effectiveness of the U.S. intelligence community against terrorist threats. Among the issues addressed were the leadership, organization, performance, and funding of intelligence agencies. Mr. Schlesinger cautioned that the some shortcomings resulted from inherent problems with intelligence, rather than correctable errors or organizational deficiencies. He also argued that competition was preferable to centralization in the U.S. intelligence community. Mr. Deutch said that U.S. intelligence agencies should be centralized under a director in order to improve efficiency and increase communication between agencies. Mr. Steinberg highlighted several key points: the need for better information sharing; the blurring of the lines between law enforcement, domestic intelligence, and foreign intelligence; the need for a central director of intelligence; the need for changes in the policy apparatus as well as the intelligence gathering apparatus; and the requirement that the new system be effective against terrorists while retaining the support of the American people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178653-1 Sun, 19 Oct 2003 17:02:50 GMT With a backdrop of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, Senator Kerry officially announced his campaign for the presidency. In his remarks he criticized Bush administration policies as "radical," questioned the administration's foreign policy decisions and the way in which the U.S. went to war with Iraq, and talked about the state of the economy and environment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177972-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177972-1 Wed, 03 Sep 2003 06:51:50 GMT Witnesses testified about the connections between Islam, jihad, and terrorism. Among the topics they addressed were Islamic culture and politics, the impact of U.S. policy in the Middle East, and American understanding of Arab society. They also talked about ways to improve relations with Islamic countries in a manner that allows mutual understanding. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177344-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177344-3 Thu, 10 Jul 2003 04:13:49 GMT Witnesses testified about the origins and operations of the al-Qaida terrorist network. Among the topics they addressed were the influence of Islamic and Middle Eastern culture, the teachings of fundamentalist movements, and levels of terrorist threats as a result of efforts to combat terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177344-1 Thu, 10 Jul 2003 00:02:14 GMT Lawmakers testified before the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks on the United States about the commission's mandates and objectives, as well as intelligence oversight investigations into the September 11, 2001 attacks. In their testimony several legislators urged the commission to forcefully investigate government intelligence and operational shortcomings prior to the attacks. They also urged the commission to investigate links between foreign governments and terrorist organizations. The final panel testified about the impact of the attacks on their constituencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176740-1 Thu, 29 May 2003 16:30:32 GMT Officials testified about aviation security and changes in civil aviation policies and procedures following September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176740-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176740-2 Thu, 29 May 2003 20:25:31 GMT Scholars testified about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175836-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175836-2 Thu, 03 Apr 2003 02:58:11 GMT Survivors and relatives of victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. testified about their experiences. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175836-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175836-3 Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:16:49 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173912-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173912-2 Tue, 19 Nov 2002 19:15:08 GMT News conferences and official reactions to the 2002 midterm election results were shown and telephone lines were open for viewer comments and questions about the election results. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173680-1 Wed, 06 Nov 2002 15:02:25 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173655-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173655-1 Mon, 04 Nov 2002 01:59:39 GMT In the television studio, candidates answered questions from a panel of journalists. Some of the topics discussed included federal taxes and the proposed Department of Homeland Security. There was no audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173520-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173520-1 Sun, 27 Oct 2002 22:40:45 GMT Witnesses testified about past testing of biological and chemical agents involving U.S. Naval vessels and personnel exposure to the agents. They talked about the health impact of the tests and what the Veterans Administration was doing to assist those exposed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173146-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173146-1 Fri, 11 Oct 2002 06:55:44 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173084-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173084-2 Tue, 08 Oct 2002 18:14:33 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172934-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172934-3 Tue, 01 Oct 2002 18:17:30 GMT Witnesses testified about potential military action against Iraq and a proposed resolution authorizing the president to use force to ensure compliances of past United Nations resolutions. They also talked about efforts to adopt a United Nations resolution directing Iraq to comply with previous resolutions or face military action. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172792-1 Mon, 23 Sep 2002 18:34:24 GMT Secretary Rumsfeld and General Myers testified about the Bush administration's position on Iraq. They stated that the way to stop terrorism is to prevent rogue states from attaining or developing weapons of mass destruction. Secretary Rumsfeld also testified that, although the president has not yet made the decision to attack Iraq, the country poses the greatest threat to the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172737-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172737-1 Sat, 21 Sep 2002 20:29:46 GMT Admiral Loy testified about a number to issues related to transportation security. Among the issues he addressed were the state of aviation security, arming pilots, and the Transportation Security Agency budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172550-1 Wed, 11 Sep 2002 03:58:14 GMT Democratic leaders and a former WorldCom employee spoke to reporters about proposed legislation to protect worker pension plans. They also talked about recent corporate failures and the excesses of executive compensation in those cases. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171699-1 Thu, 01 Aug 2002 23:27:17 GMT Secretary Rumsfeld and General Franks testified about the status of military operations in Afghanistan. Among the issues they addressed were continuing efforts to track down al-Qaida and Taliban forces, the fate and influence of Osama bin Laden in the Region, the stability of the interim government and its efforts to maintain control, and how the mission of U.S. military forces had changed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171646-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171646-1 Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:31:46 GMT Witnesses testified about the state of the telecommunications industry, charges of fraudulent accounting practices, responsibilities of federal regulators, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996. At issue were several recent business failures by telecommunication companies, the state of competition in the industry, and continuation of service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171595-1 Wed, 14 Aug 2002 17:59:53 GMT Former Senator Max Cleland (D-GA, 1997-2003) recalled his memories of serving in Vietnam, where he was wounded and lost three limbs. This is a portion of an interview conducted by the Library of Congress staff for their Veterans History Project, which is an effort to collect oral histories from all of America's veterans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188428-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188428-1 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 04:02:01 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171439-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171439-2 Thu, 25 Jul 2002 04:43:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171439-1 Thu, 25 Jul 2002 00:49:46 GMT Accountants and auditors testified about financial practices and the role of banks in the Enron bankruptcy. Among the topics they addressed were "prepay" schemes intended to hide debt as cash flow and the levels of transparency in securities markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171412-1 Wed, 24 Jul 2002 02:52:30 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171408-1 Tue, 23 Jul 2002 13:43:59 GMT Consumer advocates, including former Senator Metzenbaum (D-OH), testified about the misstatement of corporate earnings and other forms of fraud and the effects of this on stockholders and consumers. They also talked about the need for accounting transparency and stronger federal regulations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171342-1 Thu, 15 Aug 2002 18:02:04 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171195-1 Mon, 15 Jul 2002 15:58:52 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171135-1 Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:28:31 GMT As part of a series of hearings on the reorganization of the federal government to improve U.S. domestic defenses, experts testified about protecting the U.S. from weapons of mass destruction. Response to these weapons was considered in relation to the structuring of the proposed Homeland Security Department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170886-1 Sat, 29 Jun 2002 08:14:43 GMT Mr. Mueller and Mr. Tenent testified about proposals to create a new Department of Homeland Security and how the department would interact with the intelligence community. They also talked about the need to conduct systematic reviews of terrorist targeting strategies, intelligence infrastructure, and response mechanisms. They said they did not favor some proposals to include some intelligence elements of their agencies in the new department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170870-1 Thu, 27 Jun 2002 23:00:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170868-1 Thu, 27 Jun 2002 13:29:15 GMT As part of a series of hearings on the reorganization of the federal government to improve U.S. domestic defenses, former officials from several intelligence agencies testified before the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170860-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170860-1 Sun, 30 Jun 2002 06:57:07 GMT Senator Cleland discussed Homeland Security, the Defense Authorization Bill being debated in Senate this week, and other news of the day. Telephone lines were opened for audience comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170826-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170826-4 Tue, 25 Jun 2002 13:03:21 GMT Director Tom Ridge and other witnesses testified about the proposed reorganization of the federal government involving the creation of a new Department of Homeland Security. Among the issues they addressed were intelligence information sharing between agencies, responses to terrorist threats or attacks, and the future role of the department as an arm of the national security infrastructure. Director Ridge's opening statement can be found on program ID 170762-2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170762-1 Fri, 21 Jun 2002 04:14:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170736-1 Wed, 19 Jun 2002 13:58:59 GMT