[applause] a number of you know me from previous years. Its hi pleasure to be here to welcome its my pleasure to be here to welcome you and on behalf of Miamidade College, the college that really puts forth maximum effort in terms of solen b tiers volunteers from all its constituents, students, faculty and staff to make this book fair happen as it does every single year. And for the past 30 years. Id like to thank our sponsors, there are many of them, but in particular o. H. Aryan know and American Airlines for their sport. Id also like to thank our friends, many of whom are seated right here in front. Thank you so much for all of your support this year and for the past years that this fair has been made possible in part because of your generosity. The end of the session, as you know, the authors will be signing their books. Theyll be autographing on this floor on the other side of the elevator so you can proceed to that end, and you will also have an opportunity to ask questions after
A culture of confrontation and terrorism in israel. And at 6 p. M. , the rise and near fall of media conglomerate news corp. His book is murdochs world. For a complete schedule, visit booktv. Org. Next on booktv, john shaw recounts john f. Kennedys tenure in the u. S. Senate serving in the 19531960 where he engaged in the debates of the day and developed the political acumen that served him during his presidency. This is about an hour and 15 minutes. [applause] my, its great to be around this table once again today, because weve had some wonderful breakfasts with ambassadors from all over the world. I think in due course we will have a chance to visit with all of them. The conversations go beyond breakfast, they continue on until everything going on in the world and how, in fact, diplomacy might better interact with our congress, with our administration, with others in washington, our leadership. Im excited about this idea, and, of course, it really follows through with work that my fr
[applause] its great to be around this table once again today because we have got some wonderful breakfast, and the people from all over the world, in due course we will have a chance to visit with all of them. The conversations go beyond breakfast. They continue on until everything going on in the world. Diplomacy might better contract with our congress, our administrations, others in washington, the leaders. I am excited about taxes the idea. Of course, it really follows through with work that course and my friend, john shaw has done an inspired me to have a new chapter in my life after the senate the continuing to think about the rest of the world, think about ways in which those who withdraw for service might be more effective and more humane. Let me just say at the outset that this is an exciting day to talk about a new book above john f. Kennedy, the pathway to the presidency. It is an exciting book. When i first read i wrote back to him. He may recall this very short letter. Joh
The thirdlargest marathon in the country. Today 30,000 participants to send it here in washington, d. C. , specifically here in rosslyn. The roads are now reopened. The metro was packed. This wait took on a course of its own. Around don, marines parachuted into action. Ushering in the story of the 39th annual marine corps marathon. [indiscernible] the marathon is known as the peoples marathon. If you are 14 or older, you can run. Larry kennedy ran to celebrate his birthday. I will never be able to do 70 again on a marathon. It just doesnt happen. Johnny worer marine pink for Breast Cancer awareness. There are is so much support all the way around. Someone is always cheering you on. It was great. The course includes disabled vets. More than 100 wheelchair enhanced cyclists. Nothing tops like this one, not even close. Its very aweinspiring to be around marines when they are cheering you on. Many runners add this to their palliative marathons pallet of marathons. Her photo and quote in sh
Administrations, others in washington, the leaders. I am excited about taxes the idea. Of course, it really follows through with work that course and my friend, john shaw has done an inspired me to have a new chapter in my life after the senate the continuing to think about the rest of the world, think about ways in which those who withdraw for service might be more effective and more humane. Let me just say at the outset that this is an exciting day to talk about a new book above john f. Kennedy, the pathway to the presidency. It is an exciting book. When i first read i wrote back to him. He may recall this very short letter. John, i wish that i have had this book before i tried to run for president in 1995. It really has been most destructive, and some of the things i learned from the buck in retrospect, although i do not intend to run again for presidency. I want to reassure you well that you really have to want to do it full time. As this book will illustrate, from the time that jo