23 March 2004 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 55)] [Notices] [Page 13336] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr22mr04-91] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TERRORIST ATTACKS UPON THE UNITED STATES Public Hearing ACTION: Notice of public hearing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the 9-11 Commission) will hold its eighth public hearing on March 23-24, 2004 in Washington, DC. The two-day investigative hearing will investigate the formulaiton and conduct of U.S. counterterrorism policy, with particular emphasis on the period from the August 1998 embassy bombings to September 11, 2001. Seating for the general public will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Representatives of the media must register in advance of the hearing by visiting the Commission's Web site, http://www.9-11commission.gov. Members of the media must register by the close of business on March 19, 2004, by visiting the Commission's Web site, http://www.9-11commission.gov. At the end of the second day, the Chair and Vice Chair will hold a briefing for accredited press registered with the Commission or Congressional galleries. DATES: March 23-24, 2004, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Press availability to follow. LOCATION: Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216, Washington, DC, 20510. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Al Felzenberg or Jonathan Stull at (202) 401-1627, (202) 236-4878 (cellular), or info@9-11commission.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Please refer to Pub. L. 107-306 (November 27, 2002), title VI (Legislation creating the Commission), and the Commission's Web site: http://www.9-11commission.gov. Dated: March 15, 2004. Philip Zelikow, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 04-6266 Filed 3-19-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8800-01-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.9-11commission.gov/hearings/hearing8.htm Eighth public hearing of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States will hold its eighth public hearing on March 23-24, 2004, in Washington, DC. The two-day hearing will investigate the formulation and conduct of U.S. counterterrorism policy, with particular emphasis on the period from the August 1998 embassy bombings to September 11, 2001. Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Capitol Hill (Hart 216), the Commission will hear from current and former top-level administration officials. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, Director of Central Intelligence George J. Tenet, and Deputy Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage are scheduled to testify, as are former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, former National Security Adviser Samuel R. Berger, and former National Counterterrorism Coordinator Richard A. Clarke. In addition to witness testimony, four staff statements will be delivered during the course of the proceedings. The hearing will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24. A complete hearing agenda follows this advisory. The hearing will be open to the public and members of the media. Seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end of the second day, the Chair and Vice Chair will hold a briefing for accredited press registered with the Commission. Members of the media are reminded to register with their respective Senate Press Galleries prior to the hearing. The galleries may be able to assist accredited press with obtaining information and reserving space. This is especially important for radio and television broadcasting organizations. Staff statements, prepared testimony, archived video, and transcripts will be posted on the Commission�s website as they become available. Hearing Agenda "Counterterrorism Policy" Tuesday, March 23, 2004 9:00 - 9:30 AM STAFF STATEMENT NO. 5 Diplomacy 9:30 - 11:00 AM The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright Former Secretary of State 11:00 - 12:30 PM The Honorable Colin L. Powell Secretary of State 12:30 - 1:30 PM Break 1:30 - 2:00 PM STAFF STATEMENT NO. 6 The Military 2:00 - 3:30 PM The Honorable William S. Cohen Former Secretary of Defense 3:30 - 5:00 PM The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld Secretary of Defense Wednesday, March 24 2004 8:30 - 9:00 AM STAFF STATEMENT NO. 7 Intelligence Policy 9:00 - 10:30 AM The Honorable George J. Tenet Director of Central Intelligence 10:30 - 11:00 AM STAFF STATEMENT NO. 8 National Policy Coordination 11:00 - 12:30 PM The Honorable Samuel R. Berger Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs 12:30 - 1:30 PM BREAK 1:30 - 4:00 PM Mr. Richard A. Clarke Former National Coordinator for Counterterrorism, National Security Council 4:00 - 5:30 PM The Honorable Richard L. Armitage Deputy Secretary of State 5:30 PM Hearing concludes. Press Availability to follow. ----------------------------------------------------------------------