Experts Discuss the Iraq Study Group
Public Event
Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA) gives the opening remarks of the event.
Date and Time
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2006
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
2359 Rayburn House Office Building
U.S. House of Representatives
One week after the release of the anticipated Iraq Study Group report, USIP held a public panel discussion on Capitol Hill to analyze the current situation in Iraq and the report's findings.
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) gave the opening remarks and explained his role in creating the ISG after a third visit to Iraq last summer and seeing first-hand a worsening security situation there. He conceived the idea of gathering a group of distinguished Americans to independently put “fresh eyes” on a way forward in Iraq. Rep. Wolf commended the bipartisan work of the ISG and described its report as a way for the country to come together on Iraq.
Speakers discuss the situation in Iraq and the findings of the Iraq Study Group report.
Opening Remarks by:
- Representative Frank Wolf (R-VA)
Speakers:
- Ellen Laipson
President, Stimson Center
- Ambassador Chas. W. Freeman, Jr.
President, Middle East Policy Council
- James Dobbins
Director, International Security and Defense Policy Center, RAND National Security Research Division
- Daniel Serwer, Moderator
Vice President, U.S. Institute of Peace
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