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12:00 Doors open for public
(Dean Acheson Auditorium)
13:15 Secretary Pompeo Opening Remarks
(Dean Acheson Auditorium)
13:20 – 13:30 Executive Secretary Dr. Peter Berkowitz Remarks
13:30 – 13:35 Chair Ambassador Glendon Remarks
13:35 – 14:05

Introduction of Commissioners – 3 minutes/each

Each commissioner introduces self, provides brief bio, states area of expertise and personal/professional interest in Commission’s work.

14:10 Chairwoman Glendon introduces first speaker
14:10 – 14:30 Remarks: Michael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School, former judge – U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit
14:30 – 15:15 Commissioners’ discussion with McConnell
15:15 Chairwoman Glendon introduces second speaker
15:15 – 15:35 Remarks: Wilfred M. McClay, G.T. and Libby Blankenship Chair in the History of Liberty, University of Oklahoma
15:35 – 16:20 Commissioners’ discussion with McClay
16:20 – 17:20 Public comment
17:20 – 17:30 Concluding remarks
17:30 – 17:45 Commission meeting adjourns

 

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