The most popular programs for the Iraq War (03/19/03-05/01/03 Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1049 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 09:42:45 GMT Mr. Ellsberg and Mr. Kristol talked about the war with Iraq, protests against the war, the 1991 Gulf War, and related issues. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Mr. Ellsberg is the author of [Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers], published by Viking Press. Mr. Kristol is the co-author of [The War over Iraq: Saddam's Tyranny and America's Mission], published by Encounter Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175746-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175746-2 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Former Vice President Dick Cheney was interviewed by Stephen Hayes about the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Mr. Cheney provided a detailed description of events on the day of the attack, saying he was able to keep his emotions in check during the days that followed. Other topics included George W. Bush administration surveillance and interrogation programs, and the Iraq War. Mr. Cheney also responded to questions from members of the audience. "A 9/11 Anniversary Conversation with Former Vice President Richard Cheney: Ten Years After: Lessons Learned, Lessons Unlearned" was a program of the American Enterprise Institute that celebrated the launch of the book former Vice President Cheney wrote with his daughter Liz, [In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301456-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Blair addressed a joint meeting of Congress. In his remarks he talked about efforts to combat terrorism, war with Iraq, America's role in the world, and his commitment to the traditional alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177391-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Lt. Colonel Kwiatkowski was interviewed about her anti-war sentiments in the buildup to the war in Iraq. She had held a position in the Defense Department Near East-South Asia policy office from which she retired early, two days after the U.S. invaded Iraq. She said she had experienced "lies promulgated on us inside the Pentagon." She also talked about her service in the Air Force, why she left the military, the military-industrial complex, and her participation in the film, [Why We Fight]. A clip from the movie was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191631-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT George Galloway and Christopher Hitchens debated the war in Iraq. There were insults and claims of falsehood from both men on a variety of war-related topics. There also was a great deal of booing and cheering from the audience. George Galloway, who opposes the war in Iraq, is a former member of the British Parliament and the author of [Mr. Galloway Goes to Washington: The Brit Who Set Congress Straight about Iraq], published by The New Press. The book tells the story of his recent appearance before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, where he verbally attacked U.S. senators while responding to charges related to Iraq's oil-for-food program. Christopher Hitchens, who supports the war in Iraq, is the author of [Love, Poverty, and War: Journeys and Essays] and [Blood, Class and Empire: The Enduring Anglo-American Relationship] published by Thunder's Mouth, Nation Books, and [A Long Short War: The Postponed Liberation of Iraq], published by Plume. The debate was moderated by Amy Goodman, author of [The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them], published by Hyperion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188768-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Vincent Bugliosi talked about his book [The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder] (Vanguard Press, May 26, 2008). In the book Mr. Bugliosi argues that President Bush and members of his administration are responsible for murdering thousands of U.S. soldiers and over 100,000 Iraqi civilians in Iraq. Mr. Bugliosi says that by taking the country to war under knowingly false pretenses, President Bush has committed the most serious crime in U.S. history. He argues that a criminal court is the only venue where he could be prosecuted and urges that it be done. Mr. Bugliosi, a former prosecutor for the Los Angeles District Attorney's office, talked about his legal theory of the case. After his presentation he responded to questions from audience members. This program was Great Mind Series #21 of the Progressive Democrats of Los Angeles. It was held at the Venice Center for Peace and Justice in the Arts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202621-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld talked about his new book. [Known and Unknown], which he spent four years writing after leaving the George W. Bush administration. Mr. Rumsfeld has twice held the position of secretary of Defense, in the George W. Bush administration and the Gerald Ford administration. Other offices included chief of staff to Gerald Ford, United Nations Representative to NATO, and a member of Congress. In this interview, Mr. Rumsfeld talked about the process of writing the book. He also addressed some of the critical and positive reviews the book has received. Through viewing clips of an appearance on C-SPAN in 1991, Mr. Rumsfeld talked about his philosophy of presidential staff leadership. He also compared and contrasted his years in government with those in business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298014-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Panelists debated the legality of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars and actions taken by the George W. Bush and Obama administrations since the start of them. Topics included the the use of waterboarding or other enhanced interrogation techniques, continued detainment of combatants without due process, and the killings of Osama bin Laden and American al-Qaeda member Anwar al-Awlaki. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302783-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302783-2 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Shays and Charles Tiefer, members of the Commission on Wartime Contracting, talked about the findings of the commission's final report. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to the findings in the report, over $30 billion was lost to waste and fraud from U.S.-funded contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan over the last decade. The commission members warned that unless changes are made, the effectiveness of money spent in future wartime operations will be undercut. Some of the problems outlined in the report included poor planning by the government amd poor performance by contractors, "ill-conceived" projects, and blatant corruption. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301325-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301325-3 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Marcus Luttrell talked about his service in Iraq and adds new details to what happened to him during Operation Redwing in Afghanistan, the original account of which he wrote about in his 2007 book, [Lone Survivor]. Mr. Luttrell responded to questions from members of the audience at this installment of the Naval Historical Foundation Author on Deck lecture series at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305889-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305889-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addressed the nation from the Oval Office on the commencement of military action to disarm Iraq. He praised the dedication of the armed forces and said America would accept only victory as an outcome. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175603-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175603-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Jeremy Greenstock testified before an official inquiry into the decision to invade Iraq and intelligence information as the basis for the decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290701-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Major Jane Blair talked about her memoir [Hesitation Kills: A Female Marine Officer's Combat Experience in Iraq]. She kept a journal of her and her fellow Marine officers' experiences in the Iraq war. The guest interviewer was Representative Loretta Sanches (D-CA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299922-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Matt Taibbi talked about his book [The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion at the Twilight of the American Empire], published by Spiegel and Grau. In his book, he uses antic humor to describe the political landscape of post-September 11 America. He investigates four American subcultures that he calls The Military, The Political System, The Resistance, and The Church, and finds that they constitute a growing part of the electorate that has abandoned the political mainstream. Mr. Taibbi talked about the war in Iraq, the operations of Congress, the September 11 truth movement, and his time as a churchgoer. He was interviewed by David Corn at the Politics and Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse. After the interview, they responded to questons from members of the audience. Matt Taibbi is the author of [Spanking the Donkey: Dispatches from the Dumb Season] and [Smells Like Dead Elephants: Dispatches From A Rotting Empire]. Mr. Taibbi is currently a contributing editor for [Rolling Stone] magazine. David Corn is the Washington bureau chief for [Mother Jones] magazine. Mr. Corn is the author of several books, including [The Lies of George W. Bush: Mastering the Politics of Deception] and the co-author with Michael Isikoff of [Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War]. He was formerly the Washington editor for [The Nation] magazine for twenty years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204675-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Carroll interviewed Nathaniel Fick about his book [One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer], published by Houghton Mifflin. In his memoir the former Marine Corps captain, who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, reveals how the Corps trains its leaders. Among the topics they discussed were his personal experiences in the marines, military recruitment on campus, and the war in Iraq. Pictures from Nathaniel Fick's life and passages from his book were shown. Andrew Carroll is the founder and director of the Legacy Project, a national, all-volunteer effort that encourages Americans to seek out and preserve war correspondences. He is the author of [Behind the Lines: Powerful and Revealing American and Foreign War Letters -- and One Man's Search to Find Them], published by Scribner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189940-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Former talk show host Phil Donahue talked about his documentary [Body of War] as many video clips were shown. Mr. Donahue was the co-director and executive producer of the documentary about a young man named Tomas Young who, following September 11, 2001, enlisted in the military. In Iraq March 2004 he was shot and paralyzed from the chest down. The documentary tells the story of his physical rehabilitation and his decision to actively protest the war in Iraq. Mr. Donahue talked about how he got involved in this project in order to show the realties of war and what happens when soldiers return home. The documentary, which took three years to produce, was shot by one woman with a hand held camera. Mr. Donahue talked about the editing process and the hours that he spent selecting clips of the 2002 Senate debate on the resolution to go into Iraq that are woven into the film. Some video in this program may be disturbing to viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204350-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204350-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about the Bush administration's foreign and domestic policies and the upcoming presidential election. Amy Goodman, host of [Democracy Now!], acted as moderator. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor Chomsky spoke about the damage done to the U.S. reputation abroad, noting that in the Muslim world, "substantial majorities view the U.S. military as a threat," and that the number of people abroad who "dislike or distrust the U.S. has doubled or tripled." He discussed the proliferation of offensive military capacity, and connected this expansion of war-making capabilities to the growing international distrust of the U.S. He argued that increasing American offensive capability actually decreases security: "People who feel threatened tend to react. They react violently sometimes." Professor Chomsky is the author of [Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance]. Mr. Carroll spoke about the importance of "ending this abominable war in Iraq," and drew parallels between his experiences opposing the Vietnam War and opposing the war in Iraq. He described the war in Iraq as "a pack of lies" that "darkens the national mood." "America was not meant to be like this," he said. Mr. Carroll is author of [Crusade: Chronicles of an Unjust War]. Professor Klare spoke about different conceptions of "empire." He argued that U.S. foreign policy is consistent with an imperial policy, and noted that the U.S. is forging an "empire of petroleum, for petroleum, and by petroleum." Mr. Klare is the author of [Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America's Growing Petroleum Dependency]. All books published by Metropolitan Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183947-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT [The Iraq War Reader: History, Documents, Opinions], published by Touchstone, is a compilation of essays, articles, and opinions on the history and future of Iraq and the Middle East. The two editors, Micah Sifry and Christopher Cerf, took part in a panel discussion about their book alongside book contributors Jonathan Schell, Chris Pensing, and Christopher Hitchens. Egyptian human rights activits Saad Eddin Ibrahim also took part in the discussion. After an initial presentation and exchange the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177016-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177016-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT The website WikiLeaks released nearly 400,000 classified military documents on the Iraq War concerning thousands of previously unreported civilian deaths and torture against detainees by Iraqi authorities. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was those who spoke at a news conference in London on the group's findings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296195-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Gunnery Sgt. Jack Coughlin, (USMC, Ret.) talked about his book [Shooter: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper], published by St. Martin's Press. He talked about his role in the creation of the Sniper Strike Team, his experiences taking part in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the invasion of Baghdad. He was interviewed by Pentagon correspondent Tony Capaccio. Gunnery Sgt. Jack Coughlin was with the Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, during the 2003 drive to Baghdad and has operated on a wide range of assignments in war zones around the world. His 60 confirmed kills made him one of the top snipers in the U.S. military. His book was written with Captain Casey Kuhlman and Donald A. Davis. Anthony Capaccio was currently a Pentagon correspondent for Bloomberg News. Previously, he was editor of [Defense Week], and was a staff associate with national columnist Jack Anderson, covering a variety of topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186865-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186865-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Panelists gave their assessments of the Iraq war. Topics included past failures in the war, recommendations on future action, and the opinions of historians and authors on the Iraq war. Following their discussion they responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292397-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about reported findings of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, including a recent report of 500 munitions containing serin and mustard gas. Defense Department officials and weapons experts talked about a recently declassified 2006 defense agency report. Topics included the danger from weapons dating back to the 1980s and the 2003 congressional decision to go to war in Iraq. A closed session of the committee was held later in the day to hear classified testimony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193216-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Ryan Crocker and other foreign policy analysts spoke on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Among the issues they addressed were the development of strong factions and in-fighting in the Iraqi government in those 10 years, regional security dynamics, and ways in which the U.S. should engage Iraq. They responded to questions from the audience. "Iraq: A Decade Later" was part of the program "America's Second-Longest War: Taking Stock" held by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on the tenth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified before the Committee of Inquiry on the Iraq War. Topics included the invasion decision-making process; threat assessments before and after the attacks of September 11, 2001; and the weapons inspections and meetings the former prime minister had with President Bush in Washington, D.C., and in Crawford, Texas. He also talked about the evolution in the strategy regarding Iraq prior to 2002, and the diplomatic efforts that were made prior to invasion. Part 1 of 4 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291738-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291738-5 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Linda Bilmes spoke about the costs of the war in Iraq, which she projected to reach $5 trillion. Those projections exceed the original figures in her book [The Three Trillion Dollar War], which she co-authored with economist Joseph Stiglitz in 2008. She outlined the various sorts of expenditures, including rising veterans benefits, and criticized the government for lack of proper war accounting. She theorized that the war triggered Federal Reserve decisions that contributed to the financial crisis of 2008. She responded to questions from the audience. "The Trillion Dollar War-And Counting" was part of the program "America's Second-Longest War: Taking Stock" held by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on the tenth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-2 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Michael Newton talked about the trial and execution of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. He discussed the trial as a narrative of the Iraqi people by giving the stories of eye witnesses. He also talked about the legal back drop to the trial. He answered questions from the audience. Michael Newton is the co-author of [Enemy of the State: The Trial and Execution of Saddam Hussein], published by St. Martin's Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282222-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT For a second time former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified before the Committee of Inquiry on the Iraq War. January 2010, Mr. Blair testified before the five-member group on his role during the lead up to the war, military preparedness, and his relationship with President George W. Bush. The British Iraq Inquiry is examining British involvement in the war and the circumstances which led to the 2003 invasion. The former Prime Minister has been called back to testify because of new evidence gathered by the Inquiry since his testimony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297551-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about U.S. Army reports and media accounts of two incidents involving personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan in the early years of military combat in the region. Football star and Army Corporal Pat Tillman's family testified about disinformation and misleading explanations given to them and the media about the incident in which Cpl. Tillman was killed by friendly fire. Former Private Jessica Lynch testified about her capture in Iraq and exaggerations about her heroism provided to the media by Army officials. A second panel of military officials testified about the investigations into the incidents, findings of the inquiry, procedures used to obtain testimony from witnesses, and decisions about how to offer the stories to the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197779-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197779-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Two correspondents who were embedded with American military units in Iraq beginning in 2003 and two former Marines who fought in Iraq talked about daily life for American troops in Iraq. They were also joined by Chalmers Johnson, who writes about American militarism. The panel was moderated by Bill Press. Audio level is low throughout the program. Evan Wright is the author of [Generation Kill: Devil Dogs, Iceman, Captain America, and the New Face of American War], published by Putnam. Chalmers Johnson is the author of [Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire], and [The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic], both published by Metropolitan Books. John Koopman is the author of [McCoy's Marines: Darkside to Baghdad], published by Zenith Press. He was embedded with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment during the war in Iraq. Sgt. Rodolfo 'Rudy' Reyes, (Team Leader) and Sgt. Michael Saucier were in the 1st Recon. Batt. US Marine Corp. Both Marines are featured in Evan Wright's book [Generation Kill] and served several tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186622-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186622-4 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senator Barack Obama talked about foreign policy as well as congressional votes governing the use of force in Iraq and other votes that gave President Bush "the open-ended authority to wage war that he uses to this day." He also criticized other presidential candidates, although not by name, for trying to "spin" their votes and change the rational given for their support of military involvement in Iraq. This event at the DePaul University Student Activities Center was part of a four-day "Judgment and Experience Tour" tour to mark the fifth anniversary of a speech he gave at a rally in Chicago opposing the war in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201316-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Gordon Brown spoke in Parliament about an Iraq War inquiry which he said would be conducted in executive session to protect national security. He said the inquiry would be extensive and comprehensive but that private interviews and information-gathering would allow for more candid accounts while ensuring Britain's national security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287032-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about geopolitical lessons learned from the Iraq War at a forum marking the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Among the topics they addressed were the decision to go to war, justifications for military actions following the invasion, and America's position in the region as a result of the war. They also addressed U.S. policy toward Syria and Iran in light of the lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan. They responded to questions from the audience. "Geopolitical Lessons" was part of the program "America's Second-Longest War: Taking Stock" held by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on the tenth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-3 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Representative Doug Collins (D-GA) talked about tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq from the perspective of a freshman Republican and a veteran who served one tour as a U.S. Air Force Reserves chaplain. He also talked about his work in Congress on veterans, regulatory reform and immigration issues, as well as responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. At the close of the program a clip was shown of remarks Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) made on the Senate floor in October 2002 on authorizing military action in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-6 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates talked about the future of the U.S. military. Other topics included his legacy, the Mideast, the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan, and his years at the CIA. Audience members included includes military, ROTC, and students, including an Iraqi studying in the U.S. who asked why the U.S. invaded Iraq. Mr. Gates implied the decision was a mistake and said he would not have trusted the intelligence if had he been involved. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301707-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301707-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Sir Christopher Meyer, the former British ambassador to the U.S. testified about the lead up to the war in Iraq. The public hearing was chaired by Sir John Chilcot. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290276-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller, former director general, MI5 Security Service, testified at a pubic hearing of the Iraq Inquiry. She said that invading Iraq increased the terrorist threat to Great Britain and stressed that there was no reliable evidence linking Saddam Hussein to the September 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S. The British Iraq inquiry was a five-member committee examining British involvement in the war and the circumstances which led to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294915-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly briefing. She talked about the end of the U.S. military involvement in Iraq. She also spoke about the extension of Social Security payroll tax cuts and unemployment insurance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303208-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303208-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. [Washington Post] correspondent Ernesto Londono talked about the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.*He described previous day attacks around Iraq that killed more than 60 people, conditions in the country on a day-to-day basis, and how Iraqis were marking the anniversary.*Mr.*Londono participated via Skype from Baghdad. Politico's Edward-Isaac Dovere, speaking by phone, previewed President Obama's agenda during his trip to the Middle East. At the close of the program a clip was shown of remarks former Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) made on the Senate floor in October 2002 on authorizing military action in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-2 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addressed the nation from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). He declared the end of major military operations in Iraq, praised military personnel for their service, and spoke about global efforts to combat terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176417-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176417-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Former United Nations weapons inspector Hans Blix testified before the British Iraq Inquiry. He told the five-member panel that the invasion of Iraq was illegal and that the U.S. and Britain relied on poor intelligence sources leading up to the 2003 invasion. He said that inspectors failed to uncover any weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and that the U.S. was dismissive of opposing views. The British Iraq inquiry was an independent panel examining British involvement in the war and the circumstances which led to it, and would issue a report which would subsequently be debated in Parliament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295001-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295001-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Retired Colonel Boyne talked about his book, [Operation Iraqi Freedom: What Went Right, What Went Wrong, and Why], published by Forge Books. He analyzed the recent U.S. military action in Iraq, described some of the highly-efficient combat technology employed, and assessed the impact Operation Iraqi Freedom may have on future conflicts. He showed many slides of pictures from the book. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180578-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180578-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Bush's arrival onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln via a Navy EA-6B was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176453-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Shoshana Johnson recalled her twenty-two days as an American prisoner of war at the onset of Operation Iraqi Freedom in March 2003. Held with fellow soldier, Jessica Lynch, Ms. Johnson remembered her capture, interrogation, and escape. She detailed her return to the United States and her difficulties with post traumatic stress disorder. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292209-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Linda Bilmes talked about her report on the cost of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In the report she concluded that both conflicts would be the most expensive wars in U.S. history, totaling somewhere between $4 - $6 trillion. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311908-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311908-6 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT The USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier was in the Persian Gulf as one of five carriers sailing the waters in and around the Middle East taking part in Operation Iraqi Freedom. C-SPAN videojournalist Bob Reilly spoke with Aviation Ordnance Officer Rahmik Lacoste about the bombs on board which are used by the fighter jets involved in sorties over Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175765-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Vice President Biden marked the end of the war in Iraq by attending a special ceremony at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland as the colors of United States Forces - Iraq returned. Speakers included Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey, Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, and U.S. forces commander in Iraq General Lloyd Austin. A video clip was shown of President Obama and Vice President Biden greeting troops as they disembarked carrying the colors of the United States Forces - Iraq, which were lowered in Baghdad the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303311-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified before the Committee of Inquiry on the Iraq War. Topics included the invasion decision-making process; threat assessments before and after the attacks of September 11, 2001; and the weapons inspections and meetings the former prime minister had with President Bush in Washington, D.C., and in Crawford, Texas. He also talked about the evolution in the strategy regarding Iraq prior to 2002, and the diplomatic efforts that were made prior to invasion. Part 3 of 4 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291738-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291738-7 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Alastair Campbell testified about British involvement in the Iraq War. He had written a book on the Blair government, and has been criticized for beefing up intelligence reports saying that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291251-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291251-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified before the Committee of Inquiry on the Iraq War. Topics included the invasion decision-making process; threat assessments before and after the attacks of September 11, 2001; and the weapons inspections and meetings the former prime minister had with President Bush in Washington, D.C., and in Crawford, Texas. He also talked about the evolution in the strategy regarding Iraq prior to 2002, and the diplomatic efforts that were made prior to invasion. Part 4 of 4 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291738-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291738-8 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addressed the nation on the probability of war with Iraq. He restated the reasons for removing Saddam Hussein from power. Issuing a forty-eight-hour ultimatum, he said that President Saddam Hussein must leave Iraq or military attacks on that country would begin at a time set by the U.S. He also addressed the people of Iraq, particularly members of the Iraqi armed forces, whom he warned not to use chemical or biological weapons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175548-1 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT