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Leon Panetta and Ken Duberstein spoke about the presidential transition process, challenges posed by formulating a new cabinet, and the role of the White House chief of staff in a new presid…

Presidential chiefs of staff talked about episodes from their careers and how the White House operates. Topics included qualities of the next President, historic moments, and how to tell the…

The panelists, including former administration officials and members of Congress, talked about the foreign policy and domestic issues that would face the next presidential administration. To…

A panel discussion was held about the upcoming presidential election and the need for inclusive leadership and strategic organization for effective governing. Panelists focused on avoiding p…

Through personal recollections and anecdotes, former White House chiefs of staff talked about the day-to-day operation of the executive and the demands of the job. Among the issues they addr…

Former White House chiefs of staff spoke about the duties and responsibilities of the office during periods of transition in the middle of a president’s term. Among the issues they addressed…

Speeches opened the 11th Hofstra Presidential Conference, “William Jefferson Clinton: The "New Democrat” from Hope." The first speaker, former Secretary Albright spoke about foreign policy …

Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) talked about the U.S. economy, George W. Bush administration’s economic policy, and the need for more rational proposals to stimulate the economy. F…

Mr. Panetta interviewed former Secretary Albright about the challenges to American foreign policy and about her experiences in office. Among the issues she addressed were relations with Iraq…

Political Consultant James Carville and TV Host Bill O’Reilly talked about American political culture, the 2000 elections, The Bush administration agenda, and the future of American politics…

Former congressional leaders and former administration officials talked about political implications of the 2000 presidential election. Speakers included former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (…

Mr. Panetta spoke about the future transition from the Clinton administration to a new administration following the 2000 election. He answered questions on a variety of issues including the …

Leon Panetta, former White House Chief of Staff under President Clinton, talked to Governor Robin Ventura (I-MN) about the popularity of independent parties, his decision to leave the Reform…

Forum participants discussed the change in the budget process that took place in 1988. Among the issues discussed were the steps which much be taken to create a new federal budget. They also…

Following President Clinton’s recent submission of his 2001 budget proposal, economic experts discussed budget proposals from both Congress and the president. They talked about the power str…

Participants discussed the administrative role of the White House staff and how to effectively run the White House and implement a president’s agenda. After formal presentations they held a …

The portrait of former House Budget Committee Chairman Leon Panetta was unveiled in the House Budget Committee hearing room. Various speakers roasted Mr. Panetta. Mr. Panetta expressed appre…

Participants talked about how the government handles the issues of Medicare and Medicaid. They focused on how Medicare is a sensitive political issue and it is very difficult to reduce spend…

Mr. Panetta talked about leadership and crisis management in the U.S. Capitol and commented on the current investigation of President Clinton. After his prepared remarks, he took questions f…

British television coverage of President Clinton’s testimony before the Grand Jury. They also speculated on the possibility of President Clinton addressing the American people at the conclus…