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Agenda and Transcripts – 2009 Smith-Mundt Symposium

Morning Keynote by then-Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs James Glassman. Amb. Glassman’s remarks are preceded by opening comments by event chair Matt Armstrong.

  • Transcript (65kb PDF). Glassman’s comments begin at the bottom of page 5, after Armstrong.
  • Audio (54min, 13mb). Glassman’s comments begin at the 13:45 mark after Armstrong.

First PanelPanel 1: History of Smith-Mundt (transcript)

Rear Admiral Greg Smith, Jeff GriecoPanel 2: America’s Bifurcated Engagement (transcript)

Mike DoranLunchtime Keynote by former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Support to Public Diplomacy Mike Doran

Panel 3: Rebuilding the Arsenal of Persuasion (transcript)

Doug Wilson, Congressmen Paul Hodes and Adam SmithPanel 4: The View from the Hill (transcript, 140kb PDF)

Closing Comments by Matt Armstrong (transcript included above)

On January 6, 2010, a pre-event media roundtable was hosted by the AOC (transcript). Speaking at the roundtable were:

  • Rear Admiral Greg Smith
  • David Firestein
  • George Clack
  • Matt Armstrong

This event was organized, chaired, and funded by Matt Armstrong. Additional financial support was graciously provided by the Center on Communication Leadership.

Questions or comments should be directed to Matt Armstrong at blog@mountainrunner.us.

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