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Paul Farmer talked about the devastation caused by the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti and took a critical look at the aid agencies which had been working there since. Dr. Farmer also …

Muhammad Yunus talked about his efforts to expand “social business” around the world. Mr. Yunus argues that the profit-making power of capitalism can be harnessed to fulfill social needs an…

Leaders from throughout the country gathered for an annual forum to discuss the nation’s civic health. Justice Kennedy was presented with the Conference’s Franklin Award for his role in crea…

The 9/11 Public Discourse Project, the nonprofit successor organization to the 9/11 Commission, released a report on homeland security and emergency preparedness. They assessed various imple…

Secretary Chertoff talks about plans to reorganize the department and the future agenda of the Department of Homeland Security. Among the issues he addressed were information gathering and s…

Moderated by Mr. Downie, the annual roundtable of Washington Post correspondents discussed U.S. foreign policy. Ms. Constable talked about her experiences covering the transition in Baghdad.…

Following an introduction by Secretary Ridge, President Bush addressed a crowd at the Ronald Reagan building on the first anniversary of the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. …

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced that foreign flights to the U.S. would be required to carry U.S. Air Marshals to improve airline security in the U.S. The announcement came af…

The Heritage Foundation presented its annual Clare Boothe Luce Award to Lady Margaret Thatcher, former prime minister of the United Kingdom, 1979-1990. Vice President Cheney paid tribute to …

The American Patriot Award was presented to former President Bush for his service as commander-in-chief.

Speaker Hastert was presented with the Wheaton College alumnus of the year award and honored for his service to America.

Authors talked about the craft of writing and how and why they chose subject material. They also spoke about their experiences in writing their books. Following their remarks they answered q…

Secretary-General Solana and President Clinton discussed the partnership of the countries in the Euro-Atlantic council. They stressed that these ties must be strengthened to help bring about…

As NATO leaders gathered telephone lines were open for audience comment. Secretary Solana and President Clinton then said that NATO would provide relief for nations bordering Yugoslavia, inc…

Secretary-General Solana briefed reporters on the progress of the NATO summit saying that member countries had agreed to a new mission which broadened the idea of collective security to incl…

C-SPAN phone lines were opened up for viewers to call in and makes comments or express opinions during a short break between speakers at the 50th NATO Summit.

Outside the Mellon Auditorium scenes were shown of preparations for the NATO 50th Anniversary summit.

After NATO leaders gathered for the 50th anniversary summit Secretary-General Solana opened the summit. Most of his words are inaudible over the French translation. President Clinton then we…

Sights and sounds of the preparation for the NATO 50th Anniversary summit in Washington,DC.

Secretary-General Javier Solana and President Bill Clinton discussed the NATO 50th Anniversary summit. They focused on the summit as a time to reflect on the past and prepare for the future.…