Former Vice President Mondale spoke for approximately ten minutes. He criticized President George W. Bush and Vice President Cheney for failing the public trust. Then he was seated on the stage with Director Hake who asked him questions from audience members. Topics included his years of public service, the Camp David Agreement, the Cuban boat people situation, apartheid in South Africa, his responsibilities in the Carter White House, and the war in Iraq. He also answered questions from members of the audience about current political topics.