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A forum discussed the humanitarian crisis in Darfur. Kenneth Bacon gave a speech entitled “On Our Watch” discussing the situation in Darfur and issuing a call to action to the students in the audience. Peter…

Panelists discussed the status and plight of Iraqi refugees and the on-going humanitarian crisis within Iraq and around the region created by warfare and sectarian violence. They also…

Witnesses testified about the status and problems of refugees from Iraq. Among the topics addressed were the plight of an estimated 1.7 million refugees who had fled Iraq, the intensity of…

Following opening remarks by survivors of genocide at the second national student leadership conference and call to action for Darfur, panelists talked about ethnic and political violence…

Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick talked about U.S. policy in Africa and violence in the Darfur region of Sudan. He spoke about the history and geography of the region, sources of…

Mr. Bacon spoke about the impact of a war against Iraq on Iraqi refugees and the people who would remain in that country. He served as the Defense Department spokesman during the Clinton…

Participants talked about humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and the current crisis in the country. Among the issues they addressed were repatriation of displaced refugees, medical assistance…

Representatives of humanitarian aid agencies talked with reporters about the need for the deployment of a stabilization force in Afghanistan to include the delivery of humanitarian aid.…

Officials testified about humanitarian conditions in Afghanistan, the extent of the refugee crisis caused by civil war and U.S. military action against the Taliban, and efforts to provide…

Witnesses testified about the refugee crisis in Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were the existing problems created by the long standing civil war, increased pressures caused by…

Mr. Bacon spoke to reporters about possible troop exposure to uranium, the transition process, and potential actions by Secretary Cohen during his last days in office. Following his remarks…

Mr. Bacon talked to reporters about an increase in the basic off-base housing allowance for military personnel. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from reporters.

Mr. Bacon briefed reporters on the upcoming presidential transition and how it will affect the military. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from reporters.

Defense Department officials talked with reporters about the investigation of the explosion on the USS Cole in the Middle Eastern port of Aden. They answered media questions.

Mr. Bacon talked with reporters about the sinking of a Russian submarine in the Barents Sea caused by an unexplained explosion. He also talked about the Defense Department budget, the…

Mr. Bacon briefed reporters about plans to train African troops for peace keeping duty in Sierra Leone, plans for a national missile defense program, and Western forest fires. Following…

Officials briefed reporters about a failed test of an anti-ballistic missile syetem being developed by the Department of Defense. Following their remarks they answered questions from the…

The speakers talked about potential missile defense systems. Mr. Gansler explained how and when the defense system destroys incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles. General Kadish…

Officials briefed reporters about a Department of Defense Inspector General’s report about military attitudes towards homosexuals in the military. The report found that service members were…