The secretarygeneral of the Cooperation Council for the arab states of the gulf advocates for peace through cooperation. In a speech at the National Council on u. S. And arab relations conference in washington. I am trying to introduce the secretarygeneral of the gulf Cooperation Council on that is no small task. I would asked that the young people here who are just getting out of the university to Higher Education studies and have not yet embarked upon their career, to ponder this mans career. I have never met someone who has been as superbly prepared for the responsibilities and after graduation, he served in the armed forces of his country, and the ministry of defense for 10 years. He then switched to the ministry of the interior, which is not like Americas Department of interior. This has to do with security and stability and law and order. There he served for 10 years. Top cop so to speak. From there rather than retire are going into the private sector or do Something Else because
Much with wall street, and wall street is what it is. And it has been mostly an infamous name. It is mostly in american history. I think what we ought to be more on our guard about are the institutions in the federal government that are benign in their intentions. The Federal Reserve for example in the department of the treasury. The security and exchange commission, these institutions, they are set up as benefactors, and the public increasingly are not so. Author and columnist james grant on sunday night at 8 00 p. M. Eastern on questionandanswer. The secretarygeneral of the Cooperation Council for the arab states of the gulf advocates for peace through cooperation. In a speech at the National Council on u. S. And arab relations conference in washington. I am trying to introduce the secretarygeneral of the gulf Cooperation Council on that is no small task. I would asked that the young people here who are just getting out of the university to Higher Education studies and have not yet e
The senate will continue debate on a middle eastern security bill that will pay for security. We will talk about the need for financial oversight over the Defense Department and several members from congress and the naacp, the centers for american progress, they will me to voice their support for hr 1, a 571 page bill that will outline the House Democrat priorities. As 6 00 p. M. , Democratic Leaders were in members of the congressional hispanic caucus. Sunday own question and answer, author and columnist james grant . I make my living about writing about markets, and this is much too expensive for some of the people out there. I think the trouble is not so much with wall street, and wall street is what it is. And it has been mostly an infamous name. It is mostly in american history. I think what we ought to be more on our guard about are the institutions in the federal government that are benign in their intentions. The Federal Reserve for example in the department of the treasury. Th
So just like we did yesterday, we are going to hear from a couple of individuals that have participated in either one or more of our programs that we offer at the National Council. So without further adieu, id like to introduce yazmine ali. Etc. Tooemed guests and to the staff here at the National Council, i would first like to express my gratitude to the staff here at the National Council for this rare opportunity to be able to address a room filled with role models. I would also like to thank sydney, who has become not only a friend, but also a mentor for me. Sydney, alongside the staff here at the council, have opened countless doors for me. The pinnacle being my current internship at the usa pavilion for the world expo 2020 in dubai. At my first day at the National Council, dr. John anthony embedded in me one of the most important frames of reference for conducting and analyzing policy in the middle east. That being empathy. It is with empathy he emphasizes that us as both students
Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Welcome on behalf of our board of directors and. Im honored to welcome you to the 27th annual washington policy makers conference. It was founded in 1983 as a american nonprofit, nongovernmental, Educational Organization dedicated to improving american knowledge and understanding of the arab world. Were grateful for the generous and enduring support of our sponsors. Theyre listed in the Program Guide. Simply put, we could not do what we do without their enduring support. We also want to thank our distinguished speakers and pa l panelists. They traveled great distances and will share with us their knowledge and insights. At this time, ill turn the podium over to dr. John duke anthony. He needs no introduction. I refer you to his distinguished bio in the Program Guide. Suffice his knowledge of the arab world is broad and deep but unparalleled and greatly respected. Hes our National Treasure in that regard. Hes dedicated his life to promoting dialogue a