Week wherever books are sold and watch for many of the authors in the near future on book tv on cspan2. History and biography is sponsored bywells fargo. [music] welcome everyone, everywhere here with Madeleine Albright, 64th secretary of state and here to talk about her new book Madeleine Albright hell and other destinationsand i just finished reading it and i look forward to having a conversation with Madeleine Albright about it. Welcome to our broadcast today. Great to be with you david, i enjoyed talking with you anytime. I am at the Jefferson Building in the library of congress, madeleine is at her home in the washington area. We had a longstanding relationship because madeleine and i were young staffers in the white house under president carter and i followed her career ever since then with great admiration so madeleine, this is her seventh book since you left as secretary of state so did you ever imagine when you finished as secretary of state first woman to ever serve as secret
[applause] thank you and good evening. It is a pleasure to be here. A terrific venue and compelling cause and a wonderful place this evening. It is an honor to join these distinguished titans of diplomacy as we commemorate the fall of the berlin wall. I want to begin by thanking the Diplomacy Center foundation for the important work it is doing to honor the contribution of american diplomats and preserve the history for future generations. Looking back, november 9, 1989, was a pinnacle day in history. But it took time to understand the magnitude of that moment. It is a moment that stands as a tribute to the resilient work, to the incredible men and women behind the diplomatic mission. The people who promote the National Security, economic prosperity, and Global Leadership of the United States. The people in this room and on the front lines all over the world. It is a mission that never stops. Today, the United States and its allies have new complexities to navigate, different adversari
Word. From the capitol to wherever you are. The opinion that matters the most is your own. Cspan, powered by cable. Now, the Smithsonian Institution secretary showcases the collection at an oversight hearing held by the house of menstruation committee. Artifacts on display include an original 1990 wisconsin cheese head, a watch belonging to the former first Lady Mary Todd lincoln and pins from the Suffrage Movement. They also focus on efforts to bring pandas back to the national zoo, in the process of choosing which exhibits to put on display. This is just over one hour. H. The committee of House Administration will come to order. I note that a quorum is present. Without objection the chair may declare recess at any time. The committee on House Administration will come to order. I note that a quorum is present. Also, without objection the meeting record will remain open for five legislative days so materials may be submitted therein. Thank you members of the committee and the secretary
Word. From the capitol to wherever you are. The opinion that matters the most is your own. Cspan, powered by cable. Now, the Smithsonian Institution secretary showcases the collection at an oversight hearing held by the house of menstruation committee. Artifacts on display include an original 1990 wisconsin cheese head, a watch belonging to the former first Lady Mary Todd lincoln and pins from the Suffrage Movement. They also focus on efforts to bring pandas back to the national zoo, in the process of choosing which exhibits to put on display. This is just over one hour. H. The committee of House Administration will come to order. I note that a quorum is present. Without objection the chair may declare recess at any time. The committee on House Administration will come to order. I note that a quorum is present. Also, without objection the meeting record will remain open for five legislative days so materials may be submitted therein. Thank you members of the committee and the secretary
Word. From the capitol to wherever you are. The opinion that matters the most is your own. Cspan, powered by cable. Now, the Smithsonian Institution secretary showcases the collection at an oversight hearing held by the house of menstruation committee. Artifacts on display include an original 1990 wisconsin cheese head, a watch belonging to the former first Lady Mary Todd lincoln and pins from the Suffrage Movement. They also focus on efforts to bring pandas back to the national zoo, in the process of choosing which exhibits to put on display. This is just over one hour. H. The committee of House Administration will come to order. I note that a quorum is present. Without objection the chair may declare recess at any time. The committee on House Administration will come to order. I note that a quorum is present. Also, without objection the meeting record will remain open for five legislative days so materials may be submitted therein. Thank you members of the committee and the secretary