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    Future of the Republican Party

    Panelists talked about the future of the Republican Party. Among the topics they addressed were the Republican message used by several candidates in the 2008 elections, lessons learned from …

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    Future of the U.S. Military

    Secretary Rumsfeld spoke about the future transformation and reorganization of the U.S. military. Among the topics he addressed were new technologies, weapons platforms, and potential milita…

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    University of Texas Commencement Address

    General Franks delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of the University of Texas, Arlington, his alma mater. The retired general, who led the invasion of Iraq, recalled m…

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    Presidential Candidates Debate: Media Center

    Following the first of three presidential debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, campaign officials and surrogates spoke to the media about their impressions of the deb…

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    American Soldier

    General Tommy Franks (Ret.) talks about his autobiography American Soldier, published by Regan Books. He also talked about the conduct of operations in Iraq, relations between the political …

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    Republican National Convention, Day 4

    On the final day of the republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden, party leaders talked about the Republican agenda, national defense issues, and President Bush’s record in off…

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    Experiences in Iraq

    General Franks and Mr. Burns talked about war with Iraq, the regime of Saddam Hussein, planning for war, and and their personal experiences in the war. Following their remarks they answered …

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    Lessons from Operation Iraqi Freedom

    Secretary Rumsfeld and General Franks testified about Operation Iraqi Freedom and lessons learned from military operations in Iraq. Among the issues they addressed were force levels, the cos…

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    Change of Command Ceremony

    At an official change of command ceremony, Lt. General John Abizaid relieved General Tommy Franks of command of the U.S. Central Command. The central command was responsible for military ope…

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    Defense Department Briefing

    Secretary Rumsfeld and General Myers spoke to reporters about the success of military operations in Iraq and future challenged for forces in the region. Following their remarks they answered…

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    Future of Iraq

    Following a closed meeting with members of the House, General Tommy Franks, Commander of the U.S. Central Command, answered questions from reporters about military operations in Iraq. He als…

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    Town Hall in the Mideast

    Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and General Tommy Franks conducted a town hall meeting with U.S. military personnel stationed in Qatar. Among the topics they addressed were the success of …

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    Department of Defense News Conference

    Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and General Tommy Franks spoke to reporters in Dubai about plans for a post-war Iraq and about humanitarian aid and Iraqi reconstruction. After the news con…

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    Central Command Briefing

    General Tommy Franks briefed reporters about the progress of military operations in Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were the pace of the campaign, the levels of Iraqi resistance, and cas…

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    Central Command Briefing

    General Franks briefed reporters on the status of military operations in Iraq. He also answered questions on a number of topics including the degree of Iraqi resistance. General Brooks showe…

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    Central Command Briefing

    U.S. Central Command Commander General Tommy Franks held a press conference about the goals and progress of the war in Iraq. He also responded to questions from reporters.

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    Defense Department Briefing

    Secretary Rumsfeld and General Franks spoke to reporters about potential military action in Iraq, negotiations with Turkey about basing troops, and tensions with North Korea. Following brief…

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    War on Terrorism

    General Tommy Franks, Commander in Chief of U.S. Central Command, spoke at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches about efforts to combat terrorism and potential military action against Iraq. Fo…

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    Defense Department Briefing

    General Franks talked to reporters about military operations in Afghanistan and potential military action against Iraq. Following brief remarks he answered questions from the reporters.

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    Future of U.S.-Arab Relations

    Participants talked about U.S. relations with the Arab world. Among the topics they addressed were potential U.S. military action in Iraq, tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, and eff…

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