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During a University of Louisville McConnell Center event in Kentucky, Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) said her next big legislative goal is to address border security and the immigration syste…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Roy Brownell talked bout their book, The U.S. Senate and the Commonwealth: Kentucky Lawmakers and the Evolution of Legislative Leadership, i…

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke at the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center about U.S. foreign policy challenges. He addressed the political situations in Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, …

CIA Director Gina Haspel delivered keynote remarks on leading the agency at her alma mater, the University of Louisville. She outlined her main priorities which include CIA workforce diversi…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on the history of Kentucky lawmakers and how U.S. Senate leadership has changed. His speech focused on Senators Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn and Alben …

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke at the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The center’s namesake, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R…

Barbara Perry talked about the traits that make a great president, including self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and the ability to learn from mistakes. She used George Washington, Abra…

South Vietnamese people who resettled in Kentucky after the Vietnam war recounted their memories of the conflict and their escape from the country following the fall of Saigon. “Unheard T…

Jasmine Farrier talked about the future of democracy in America. Topics included Toqueville’s as applied to modern democracy, the political party system, congressional gridlock, and public p…

U.S. Senate Historian Donald Ritchie talked about the differences between the House and Senate at the time of Senator Henry Clay and the changes over time. He responded to questions from mem…

Donald Ritchie talked about the evolution of the Senate leadership. He responded to questions from members of the audience, including on how television has changed operations. “After Clay: T…

James Klotter talked about the life and career of history of Senator Henry Clay. Topics included his continued career after losing a presidential election and his speaking and leadership sty…

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walked about changes in the workings of the Senate and changes in leadership roles. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This…

Vice President Biden spoke at a conference on the evolution of the U.S. Senate. In his remarks he focused on his own experiences in the Senate, bipartisan cooperation, and the president’s bu…

The Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate, Harry Reid, spoke about how the Senate leaders work together. He also reflected on the presidents with whom he has worked and other members of Con…

Following introductions by Senator McConnell and Provost Willihnganz, Senator Kennedy praised the McConnell Center and talked about famous Kentucky legislators. Other topics included civil r…

Senator Phil Gramm (R-Texas) talked about the threat of terrorism, the threat of Iraqi weapons development, and preserving the ideals of capitalism and democracy. Following his remarks he an…

After an introduction by Senator McConnell, Secretary Powell outlined the U.S. vision for a means to return to peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. He urged both …