President Bush Addresses the United Nations General Assembly
President Bush discusses the role of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international community at the United Nations General Assembly annual conference.
September 25, 2007 : 5 min.

The Impact of President Richard Nixon's 1972 China Visit
Author Dr. Margaret MacMillan discusses President Richard Nixon's 1972 historical visit to China and the effect the trip had on trade relations between the U.S. and China.
March 11, 2007 : 6 min.

Presidential Signing Statements
Michael Greco discusses the findings of the Task Force on Presidential Signing Statements and the Separation of Powers Doctrine.
July 24, 2006 : 8 min.

Senate Censure Resolution against the President
Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) introduces a censure resolution against President Bush, claiming he violated the FISA (wiretapping) law and misled the public.
March 13, 2006 : 8 min.

President Bush nominates John Roberts as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
President Bush nominates John Roberts as the 17th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and urges his Senate confirmation.
September 5, 2005 : 4 min.

Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) on televising Supreme Court proceedings
Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) discusses his intention to press legislation requiring the Supreme Court to televise its proceedings and his reasons for doing so.
September 4, 2005 : 3 min.

Nomination of Judges
Reaction to Justice O'Connor retirement: President's acceptance and his role in nominating process, as well as Senators' concerns with possible nominations.
July 2, 2005 : 9 min.

Role of the Courts
Three Supreme Court justices answer questions about what makes democracy work: rule of law, separation of powers, structure of government, and the role of the court.
April 21, 2005 : 12 min.

President Bush Announces Secretary of State Nominee
President Bush announces Condoleezza Rice as his new nominee for Secretary of State, listing her qualifications for the position, and urging the Senate to confirm her.
November 16, 2004 : 5 min.

Chief of State: D-Day Anniversary
From June 6, 1984, Ronald Reagan gives a speech on the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the American invasion of France in World War II.
June 6, 2004 : 3 min.