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Watch Theodore C. Sorensen, speechwriter for President John F. Kennedy, discuss his recent autobiography.
Speaker: Theodore C. Sorensen, Of Counsel, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Introductory Speakers: Richard N. Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations
Peter G. Peterson, Senior Chairman and Cofounder, The Blackstone Group LP
Presider: Jon Meacham, Editor, Newsweek
September 17, 2008
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