http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/892 Elizabeth Holtzman'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 11:52:16 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=892&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/892 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Former Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman argues that former President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney broke several laws and international treaties during their tenure in office and should be held accountable. The author contends that the Bush administration lied to the American public in the lead-up to the war in Iraq and permitted torturous practices in opposition to international agreements. Ms. Holtzman responded to questions from members of the audience at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305357-1 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:30:22 GMT Neal Bascomb talked about his book [Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy Agency Chased Down the World's Most Notorious Nazi] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; March 11, 2009). This is the first complete narrative of the fifteen-year search for and capture of Adolf Eichmann, the operational manager of the mass murder of Europe's Jews. Mr. Bascomb chronicles the SS officer's life under a false identity in Argentina and the worldwide manhunt. For the book Mr. Bascomb interviewed former Nazi soldiers and right-wing radicals in Buenos Aires and Mossad operatives in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem; uncovered an old memoir by Eichmann on his escape from Germany; and interviewed members of the El Al flight crew involved in Eichmann's transport to Israel. He also made numerous archival discoveries, including discovering the passport that Eichmann used to escape Europe. The guest interviewer was former Representative Elizabeth Holtzman. Neal Bascomb is the author of [The Perfect Mile, Higher], and [Red Mutiny]. A former editor at St. Martin's Press and an international journalist, he has also contributed to the [New York Times]. Elizabeth Holtzman, former Democratic congresswoman from New York, was the author of the Holtzman Amendment that pursues deportation of Nazi war criminals as well as denies them immigration to the United States. She is currently a lawyer in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284285-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284285-1 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:03:25 GMT The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled "Executive Power and Its Constitutional Limitations" to examine legal and legislative responses to allegations of misconduct and the expansion of executive branch power by the Bush administration. Topics include allegations of: (1) improper politicization of the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorneys offices, including potential misuse of authority with regard to election and voting controversies; (2) misuse of executive branch authority and the adoption and implementation of the so-called unitary executive theory, including in the areas of presidential signing statements and regulatory authority; (3) misuse of investigatory and detention authority with regard to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals, including questions regarding the legality of the administration's surveillance, detention, interrogation, and rendition programs; (4) manipulation of intelligence and misuse of war powers, including possible misrepresentations to Congress related thereto; (5) improper retaliation against administration critics, including disclosing information concerning CIA operative Valerie Plame, and obstruction of justice related thereto; and (6) misuse of authority in denying Congress and the American people the ability to oversee and scrutinize conduct within the administration, including through the use of various asserted privileges and immunities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280000-1 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:15:17 GMT Elizabeth Holtzman (D-NY) talked about the impeachment of President Nixon from her perspective as a freshman in Congress and described the impeachment hearing process. In 1973 she became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress and as a freshman was appointed to the House Judiciary Committee. In 1974, the committee passed three articles of impeachment against President Nixon. This is a portion of an oral history interview conducted by Timothy Naftali on April 5, 2007, in New York, New York, for the Nixon Presidential Materials Staff at the National Archives and Records Administration, soon to be part of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300983-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300983-101 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:03:25 GMT Elizabeth Holtzman (D-NY) talked about the impeachment of President Nixon from her perspective as a freshman in Congress and described the impeachment hearing process. In 1973 she became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress and as a freshman was appointed to the House Judiciary Committee. In 1974, the committee passed three articles of impeachment against President Nixon. This is a portion of an oral history interview conducted by Timothy Naftali on April 5, 2007, in New York, New York, for the Nixon Presidential Materials Staff at the National Archives and Records Administration, soon to be part of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300983-1 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:01:18 GMT Former Democratic Rep. Holtzman talked about the book she co-wrote with Cynthia Cooper, [The Impeachment of George W. Bush: A Practical Guide for Concerned Citizens], published by Nation Books. She was on the House Judiciary Committee when it voted to impeach President Richard Nixon. She argued that George W. Bush is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors, and that impeachment was created by the founders as the ultimate check on executive power. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194877-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194877-4 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:42:19 GMT [Harper's Magazine] hosted a forum titled "Is There a Case for Impeachment?" Panelists talked about the historical provision for and definition of impeachment in the U.S. Constitution, abuses of executive power and meaning of high crimes and misdemeanors, actions taken by the Bush administration in pursuit of various national security policies, congressional responsibilities for oversight, and historical impeachments of presidents. They also talked about specific examples of "executive tyranny" outlined in proposed articles of impeachment authored by Mr. Ratner ranging from illegal domestic surveillance, misleading Congress and the American people about the need for war in Iraq, and abuses of international treaties governing the treatment of prisoners and detainees. Following the presentation auestions from the audience were answered in a town hall forum moderated by Sam Seder. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191420-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191420-1 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:12:15 GMT Former members of congress spoke about their opposition to war with Iraq. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175503-1 Sat, 15 Mar 2003 10:44:47 GMT [Inside the House: Former Members Reveal How Congress Really Works], published jointly by the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress and University Press of America, consists of a series of essays on various aspects of the House of Representatives. In this event, moderated by co-editor Lou Frey, several of the contributors to the book discussed their contributions as well as their experiences of serving in Congress. They talked about subjects such as the impact of holding public office on one's family life, and the effect of constituent mail on a representative's decision-making process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163234-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2001 11:51:30 GMT Scholars, journalists, and celebrities gathered to oppose the impeachment of President Clinton. They argued that the public had been ignored by politicians seeking to further their own agendas. In often impassioned speeches participants such as Gloria Steinem, Sean Wilentz, and Arthur Schlesinger argued that a conservative minority which controlled Republican Party was trying to subvert the Constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116647-1 Tue, 15 Dec 1998 21:25:25 GMT Members of the Watergate Judiciary Committee testified on behalf of President Clinton saying that the allegations of perjury and obstruction of justice were not as serious as the allegations against President Nixon in 1974. They said that the current allegations did not rise to the level of an impeachable offense and argued that bitter partisanship hurt the process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116368-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116368-1 Tue, 08 Dec 1998 19:16:47 GMT Former Rep. Holtzman spoke on the origin of the Independent Counsel statute and the intended purpose of the office. She also addressed the presidential investigation of President Clinton and the impeachment process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112622-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112622-1 Tue, 29 Sep 1998 02:47:00 GMT Two former members of Congress participated by remote connection. They both were members of the 1974 House Judiciary Committee which voted to impeach President Nixon. They debated the impeachment process in the context of their own experiences, saying that the Nixon impeachment should not be compared to the allegations against President Clinton. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100595-1 Fri, 20 Feb 1998 14:17:00 GMT In the second day of hearings on the Freedom of Information Act, committee members heard testimony about three pieces of legislation: H.R. 1281, S. 1090, and a draft bill about private medical records. The first, the War Crimes Disclosure Act, and the second, the Electronic Freedom of Information Act, would expand the Freedom of Information Act to cover formerly classified information on past war criminals and electronic data respectively. The third bill would protect private health records held by the federal government from disclosure. In this portion, witnesses testified about the need for easier release of information held by the federal government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72952-1 Mon, 17 Jun 1996 05:56:00 GMT The WNYW-TV newscast covered the primary election results for New York, including the race for the Democratic senatorial nomination in New York. At the time of the newscast, early returns showed Bob Abrams narrowly leading Geraldine Ferraro for the senatorial nomination. Coverage also included the race for the Democratic nomination for the 17th House district in New York. Coverage included very brief interviews with candidates and candidates' representatives. Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch also commented on the results of the races. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32415-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32415-1 Wed, 16 Sep 1992 03:31:00 GMT Cameras followed the Democratic candidates for the Senate during their campaigning the week prior to the Democratic primary in New York. Mr. Abrams toured a community park on Long Island and met with voters at a suburban shopping center. Ms. Ferraro, former Democratic vice presidential candidate, met supporters prior to marching in a Labor Day Parade in New York, New York, and Ms. Holtzman greeted voters at the South Street Seaport in New York City. Rev. Al Sharpton greeted voters during a neighborhood walk in Harlem. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32311-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1992 01:59:00 GMT The four candidates for the Democratic nomination to the Senate in New York participated in a live televised debate two days before the New York Democratic primary. The candidates responded to questions on current issues from a single moderator without a studio audience. The candidates also questioned each other directly on campaign tactics and other issues in the 1992 race. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32257-1 Sun, 13 Sep 1992 15:30:00 GMT Cameras recorded the candidates for the Democratic nomination for the Senate in New York campaigning during the week prior to the Democratic primary. Rev. Sharpton greeted voters in New York City, and Ms. Holtzman shook hands with voters near the South Street Seaport in New York City. Mr. Abrams greeted voters outside a shopping mall in Greenvale, New York, and Ms. Ferraro greeted voters and supporters prior to participating in a Labor Day parade in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32254-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32254-1 Sun, 13 Sep 1992 14:50:00 GMT The National Women's Political Caucus sponsored a news conference in Washington, DC, to introduce many of the female candidates for state and federal positions in the 1992 elections. Several women candidates introduced themselves and delivered brief remarks on the large number of women in the 1992 elections. The National Women's Political Caucus is a bipartisan organization dedicated to helping women candidates get elected, whether Republican or Democrat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26435-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26435-1 Sun, 07 Jun 1992 05:42:00 GMT The Women's Campaign Fund sponsored a reception for prominent female candidates running for federal and state positions in 1992. The candidates were introduced and invited to speak on their perspectives of their upcoming fall races. Speakers included Lynn Yeakel, who will run against Sen. Arlen Specter in the fall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25987-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25987-1 Sun, 10 May 1992 18:14:00 GMT Representative Owens and Ms. Hotzman discussed their proposal calling for legislation requiring judges who wish to move trials, to move them to areas of like racial mix to avoid occurances like the Rodney King trial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/44805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/44805-1 Thu, 07 May 1992 12:30:00 GMT Participants discussed what makes this election year different from previous years, particularly with respect to the number of women running for office and the prevalence of women's issues on platforms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/44349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/44349-1 Sun, 29 Mar 1992 14:00:00 GMT Ms. Holtzman, who had served on the House Judiciary Committee, and Senator Hatch, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discussed allegations that Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas had sexually harassed an employee. They debated whether the Senate should delay the confirmation vote to fully investigate the charges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31755-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31755-1 Tue, 08 Oct 1991 16:42:00 GMT Representatives of business organizations and anti-apartheid activists discussed the end of economic sanctions against South Africa, announced earlier in the day by President Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19377-1 Wed, 10 Jul 1991 23:30:00 GMT Ms. Ireland, the future president of the National Organization for Women, delivered opening remarks at the conference and introduced the guest speakers. Ms. Holtzman described the lack of justice for women in court decisions and commented on the inadequacies of Presidents Bush and Reagan, as well as Supreme Court Justices David Souter and William Rehnquist, regarding women's rights issues. She also spoke about the need to consider R.U. 486 and the Equal Rights Amendment, as well as the necessity of proper day care, health care, and the Family Medical Leave Act. Gloria Steinem delivered the keynote address at the conference, where she addressed the topics of sexual abuse among children, voter apathy, and patriarchy in religious issues. She stated that the men in the country needed to adopt attitudes more like today's women. Ms. Ireland delivered the final speech, commenting on the rape at the Kennedy estate in Palm Beach, the refusal to let women into the Virginia Military Institute, the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court, and the possible overturning of the gag rule regarding abortion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18784-1 Mon, 08 Jul 1991 08:31:36 GMT The speakers talked about the fiscal, budgetary, economic, and social problems facing their cities and how they were trying to solve them in cooperation with local, state, and federal government funding. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36118-1 Sun, 12 May 1991 12:22:00 GMT Women's rights activists testified in opposition to the Souter confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14077-1 Sun, 23 Sep 1990 07:27:22 GMT The rally occurred at the Lincoln Memorial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9890-1 Sun, 12 Nov 1989 17:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7051-1 Mon, 10 Apr 1989 06:01:23 GMT Professor Rozell delivered his paper titled, "In Defense of President Ford's Pardon of Richard M. Nixon," and Professor Pederson delivered his paper, "Ford's Pardon of Nixon: Machiavellian or Magnanimous Leadership?" Discussants Becker, Buchen, Hartmann, Holtzman, Hungate, and terHorst Commented on the papers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8239-1 Sun, 13 Aug 1989 17:35:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/496-1 Fri, 01 Jan 1988 02:55:30 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172159-1 Wed, 20 Jun 1979 15:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6935-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6935-1 Thu, 08 Feb 1979 16:00:00 GMT The House passed H.Res.866, providing for television and radio coverage of its proceedings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177205-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177205-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1977 00:00:00 GMT