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William Bennett
Political Commentator, CNN and
Radio Host, Bill Bennett's Morning in America |
Travels from: Washington, D.C.
Fee Code: 5
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 Speech Topics
Divided or United? A Look at the Political Landscape
In today’s political culture, Democrats and Republicans divide on practically everything, from the war in Iraq to gay marriage to health care to Supreme Court nominations. Is the intensity and animosity of today’s political climate unprecedented or exaggerated? Or is this just business-as-usual Washington politics? And how has an intense political climate impacted the Obama Administration’s agenda? What affect will it have on the upcoming 2010 midterm elections? One of the most trusted voices on the political spectrum, William Bennett addresses these questions and more.
America: The Last, Best Hope?
“These are the times that try men's souls,” wrote Thomas Paine over two centuries ago. But the sentiment could easily be applied today. Recent headlines have been rife with unspeakable tragedies that shake the foundation of America and the country 's faith in its future. Is there a moral, ethical and spiritual crisis in America, and an unwillingness to believe that things will get better? Bill Bennett makes the case that, far from being a sick society, as too many commentators have said; far from being a nation in decline, as too many of the country’s enemies would rejoice in—America boasts achievements that are high and remarkable. Bennett asks the age-old question: “If not us, who?” and concludes that the task of Americans is to ensure the country forever remains the last best hope of man.
Education in the 21st Century: Problems and Solutions
The prognosis for education in the U.S. isn’t good: test scores are down, and, if current trends continue, U.S. children will find themselves lagging further behind their counterparts in Europe and Asia. Not only does this affect the earning power of individuals, but it also affects the nation’s ability to compete in a global market, both in workforce readiness and research and development. Former secretary of education William Bennett provides insight on exactly how and why today’s educational system is failing our children, and what can be done about to increase educational performance and secure the economy of the future.
William Bennett Can Also Address the Following Topics:
- Conservatism, Liberalism and the Media: The Battle for the Culture
- Mornings in America: What I’ve Learned about America from Talk Radio
- Our Children, Our Country and Our Faith: Religion in America
About William Bennett
One of the most reasoned and trusted voices in America today, Bill Bennett analyzes new, difficult and complex issues we face in this time of change.
Having served in the Cabinet of both President's Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush, Bill Bennett trains an experienced eye on forecasting how the political terrain will shape up and what the implications could mean for a broad variety of issues important to Americans and people around the world alike. Bennett has written and edited 20 books, two of which—The Book of Virtues and The Children's Book of Virtues—rank among the most successful books of the past decade. In addition to his byline frequently appearing on the op-ed pages of The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, Bennett can also be found on CNN, where his robust personality, his all-too-ready sense of humor and his unparalleled insights delight and inform audiences. Bennett’s upcoming books include The True Saint Nicholas and Why He Matters to Christmas and America: The Last Best Hope (Volume III).
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