Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries

Series produced by Woodrow Wilson Center

Series image

Drawing on his 34 years in office, Lee H. Hamilton offers a unique perspective on Congress, foreign affairs, and the legislative process.

Lee H. Hamilton, former Congressman from Indiana, is president and director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. In collaboration with the Center on Congress at Indiana University, the Wilson Center produces a series of biweekly two-minute radio commentaries by President and Director Lee Hamilton. Longer versions of the commentaries are distributed as op-ed articles to newspapers across the country. Drawing on his 34 years in office, Mr. Hamilton offers a unique perspective on Congress, foreign affairs, and the legislative process.


61 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Piece image
The dramatic and far-reaching proposals that President Obama is sending to Capitol Hill call on Congress to set aside its less attractive habits of...

  • Added: May 01, 2009
  • Length: 01:38
Piece image
The nuclear threat which characterized the Cold War belongs to that era says former Congressman Lee Hamilton. Diminishing the legacy of that threat...

  • Added: May 04, 2009
  • Length: 01:18
Piece image
The recently released National Intelligence Estimate has generated headlines from Washington to Tehran. Former Congressman Lee Hamilton analyzes th...

  • Added: May 19, 2009
  • Length: 02:04
Piece image
In Afghanistan, 2007 drew to a close on the heels of two military victories. These victories are not, however, causes for celebration, writes forme...

  • Added: May 20, 2009
  • Length: 02:02
Piece image
While our military might is great and valuable, it cannot defend our values and interests alone. Former Congressman Lee Hamilton discusses applying...

  • Added: May 20, 2009
  • Length: 01:56
Piece image
Around Washington these days the same issue come up over and over again. Former Congressman Lee Hamilton discusses what is on people's minds inside...

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:48
Piece image
During election season, it is easy to forget the daunting circumstances under which our next president will take office. Former Congressman Lee Ham...

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:59
Piece image
It is no secret that America's image abroad has suffered over the last several years, but not just because of our policies. Former Congressman Lee ...

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:48
Piece image
The end of Fidel Castro's rule provides an opportunity to ease the pain of a half-century-long repressive era in Cuban history. Former Congressman ...

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:52
Piece image
Five years after the Iraq War's commencement, where are we? Former Congressman Lee Hamilton assesses the situation.

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:51
Piece image
We arrived in Iraq carelessly; we should leave carefully. Former Congressman Lee Hamilton discusses America's goal in Iraq and how it might achieve...

Bought by WBFO


  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 02:04
  • Purchases: 1
Piece image
While there are legitimate concerns about ensuring the long-term viability of vital American industries, blanket exclusion of sovereign wealth fund...

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 02:04
Piece image
Drawing on his 34 years in office, Lee H. Hamilton, former Congressman from Indiana and president and director of the Woodrow Wilson Center for Sch...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
Piece image
Drawing on his 34 years in office, Lee H. Hamilton, former Congressman from Indiana and president and director of the Woodrow Wilson Center for Sch...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2009
  • Length: 01:21
Piece image
Drawing on his 34 years in office, Lee H. Hamilton, former Congressman from Indiana and president and director of the Woodrow Wilson Center for Sch...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2009
  • Length: 01:49
Piece image
Drawing on his 34 years in office, Lee H. Hamilton, former Congressman from Indiana and president and director of the Woodrow Wilson Center for Sch...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2009
  • Length: 01:32
Piece image
Drawing on his 34 years in office, Lee H. Hamilton, former Congressman from Indiana and president and director of the Woodrow Wilson Center for Sch...

  • Added: Jun 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:32
Piece image
Drawing on his 34 years in office, Lee H. Hamilton, former Congressman from Indiana and president and director of the Woodrow Wilson Center for Sch...

  • Added: Jun 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:33
Piece image
Drawing on his 34 years in office, Lee H. Hamilton, former Congressman from Indiana and president and director of the Woodrow Wilson Center for Sch...

  • Added: Jun 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:43
Piece image
Drawing on his 34 years in office, Lee H. Hamilton, former Congressman from Indiana and president and director of the Woodrow Wilson Center for Sch...

  • Added: Jun 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:41