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To mark the 25th anniversary reunion of the Camp David Accords, President Jimmy Carter talked about his experiences and role in negotiating the Camp David Accords. He also commented on curre…

President and Director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Lee Hamilton spoke at a benefit gala honoring his many years of service. In his remarks he thanked attendees f…

Ben Bernanke was interviewed by Sam Donaldson at the Woodrow Wilson Center Board and Council dinner. In his remarks he said he expected to see continued economic recovery. He also spoke abou…

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe spoke about a number of issues including trade, the Colombian economy, social policy, security, and U.S.-Colombian relations. He answered questions from the …

President Karzai talked about Afghanistan’s security challenges. He focused on the changes in security from the initial U.S. invasion in 2001 through 2008, the continued role of the U.S. in …

To mark the 25th anniversary reunion of the Camp David Accords, President Carter and other officials involved in the process talked about the events leading to the signing of the accords and…

Adnan Pachachi talked about the current situation in Iraq and its future. Topics included finding ways for displaced persons to return, restoring judicial integrity, the cessation of outs…

On the sixth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Thomas H. Kean and Lee H. Hamilton, former chair and vice chair of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (…

Senator Obama, a Democratic presidential candidate, spoke about his comprehensive strategy to fight global terrorism. He said that operations in Iraq had left the United States less safe tha…

Former Vice President Walter Mondale moderated a panel of former vice presidential and White House assistants. They talked about the influence of the vice president, the history of the offic…

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars president Lee Hamilton spoke about recent reports indicating that Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has charged Haleh Esfandiari, director …

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid talked about Iraq War policy and criticized the Bush administration for being both incompetent and dishonest, as well as “in denial” about the situation in …

President Karzai discussed Afghanistan fs achievements over the past five years, as well as the key challenges that the country continues to face. Among the topics he addressed were security…

Former national security advisers spoke about their role in the administration and how the job had changed over the years. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.

Iraqi President Talabani spoke about conditions in Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were increasing levels of sectarian violence, managing Iraq’s oil resources, and operation of the unity…

Prime Minister Siniora spoke about developments in Lebanon and security issues in the Middle East. Among the topics he addressed were political turmoil in Lebanon, the withdrawal of Syrian f…

Dr. Kenneth Cooper talked about 21st century medicine and the link between an unhealthy lifestyle and disease. He maintained that a program including proper weight, proper diet, adequate exe…

Jack McGuire, who took over the Red Cross in December after the resignation of his predecessor, talked about disaster preparations, including the Red Cross’s consideration of a campaign to r…

The Close Up Foundation hosted this event focused on Congress and the media. Participants talked about media coverage of Congress and the legislative process. Among the topics they addressed…

Former Indiana Congressman Lee Hamilton (D), who is the Vice Chairman of the September Commission, talked to students about the work of the September 11 Commission, recommendations in the fi…