Videos

Secretary Powell testified about his recent trip to Africa and his meetings with world and African leaders over the security and humanitarian situation in Sudan. He characterized the displac…

Witnesses described recent negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea, negotiations that involved several other nations as well and were held in Beijing, China. They also addressed commit…

Witnesses and committee members spoke about the nomination of former senator John Danforth to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Committee members, many of whom were former …

Alan Greenspan testified about his nomination to a fifth term as Federal Reserve Chairman. Among the issues he addressed were the state of the economy, the potential for raising interest rat…

Witnesses testified regarding the future of Iraq. Among the issues addressed were the planned transition to Iraqi sovereignty, creation of a legitimate Iraqi government, security concerns, a…

Officials testified about operations in Iraq, the planned transition of sovereignty to Iraqi authorities, security concerns in the country, reports of prisoner abuse by U.S. forces, and esti…

Officials testified about military and diplomatic reconstruction efforts in Iraq and about government preparations for the transition of Iraqi sovereignty to Iraqi authorities on June 30, 20…

Witnesses testified regarding the situation in Iraq and the planned June 30 transfer of sovereignty to a new Iraqi government. Among the issues addressed were the character, composition, and…

Witnesses testified about Iraq’s “oil-for-food” program administered by the United Nations and measures to provide further humanitarian aid as part of reconstruction efforts. Among the topic…

Secretary Powell testified about the president’s budget request for the Department of State. Among the issues he addressed were funding levels for winning the war on terrorism, reconstructin…