Congressional Forums

2007 Congressional Forum on Citizen Diplomacy in the 21st Century

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The U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy presented a Congressional Forum Thursday, Oct. 4, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. A series of speakers presented their views on the importance of citizen diplomacy then a panel of experts discussed the impact citizen diplomacy has on their organizations. Below are video clips of each speaker.

Congressional Forum presenters
Welcome:
Ann Schodde, Executive Director, U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy
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Introductory Remarks:
Ambassador John Menzies, Dean of the John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations Board Chair, U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy
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Congressional Panel on Citizen Diplomacy:
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA)
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Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-IA)
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Rep. James Moran (D-VA) – honorary co-host
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Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) – honorary co-host
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Citizen Diplomacy and American Foreign Policy:
Alina Romanowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State
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Challenges to Citizen Diplomacy – Critical Issues Panel:
Aaron Williams, Vice President, RTI International
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David Hamod, President, National U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce
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Hon. Harris Wofford, Building Bridges Coalition
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Tim Kernan, Managing Director, U.S. Global Leadership Campaign
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Barbara Propes, President, World Affairs Councils of America
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Citizen Diplomacy in a World of Crisis
Ted Townsend, President, Townsend Vision, Inc. Board of Directors, U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy
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Introduced by:
Dr. David Roe, President, Central College Pella, IA and U.S. Center Board Vice President
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