U.S. Middle East Policy

The Middle East in Election 2004:
The Capitol Hill Hearings

Council for the National Interest
A one-hour documentary
Released November 2004

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As President Bush prepares for a second term, what should be the U.S. policy towards the Middle East? CNI held a series of monthly hearings on Capitol Hill this year exploring this complex and emotional issue. The following documentary video provides highlights from the hearings in presenting the urgency of a new direction for US foreign policy towards the region. Featuring Ralph Nader, Hanan Ashrawi, Paul Findley, Pete McCloskey, Stephen Zunes, and Eugene Bird. Program total running time is 56 mins.