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ADVISORY: President Bill Clinton Discusses the Tragedy of Oklahoma City
Press Advisory

ADVISORY: President Bill Clinton Discusses the Tragedy of Oklahoma City

15 Years Later and the Lessons for Today

Friday, April 16, 2010, 9:30am – 12:30pm

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Center for American Progress Action Fund and the Democratic Leadership Council will hold a symposium commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing.

Opening the symposium will be a keynote speech by former President Bill Clinton who will discuss Oklahoma City and its aftermath. Following the speech will be a panel discussion with experts who will discuss Oklahoma City, how the country reacted to it, and what lessons we can lean from it today about our political discourse.

For members of the press, please RSVP to Anna Soellner at [email protected].

Space is extremely limited. RSVP required.

What:  Symposium Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing

When:  Friday, April 16th at 9:30am EST

Who:  

Introductory Remarks:

Al From, Founder, Democratic Leadership Council

John Podesta, President and Chief Executive Officer, Center for American Progress Action Fund

Keynote Address:

President Bill Clinton

Featured Panelists:

Congressman Kendrick Meek, (D-FL)

Former Congressman Mickey Edwards, (R-OK)

Bradley Buckles, former director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

Mark Potok, Director, Intelligence Project, Southern Poverty Law Center

Michael Waldman, Executive Director, Brennan Center for Justice

Moderated by: Ron Brownstein, National Journal

Where:  Center for American Progress Action Fund 1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005

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