2003: Governing in Crisis – The Role of the Presidency, the Congress and the People
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The theme for the 2003 Panetta Lecture Series was “Governing in Crisis – The Role of the Presidency, the Congress and the People.”
The series addressed the different roles of the main players in our democracy. Noted journalists, two former Speakers of the House and presidential advisors shared their perspectives on the crisis in Iraq and Afghanistan and the impact on our nation.
| Topic | Speakers |
| The Responsibility of the Press in Times of Crisis | Al Hunt Mark Shields (Leon Panetta, Moderator) |
| The Role of the Congress in Governing During Crisis | Newt Gingrich Tom Foley (Leon Panetta, Moderator) |
| Politics and the People During Crisis | James Carville Mary Matalin (Leon Panetta, Moderator) |
| The Role of the Presidency in Governing During Crisis | Doris Kearns Goodwin David Gergen (Leon Panetta, Moderator) |
| Special Forum: The Challenges of Presidential Leadership |
William Jefferson Clinton (Leon Panetta, Moderator) |