2008 Speakers and Moderators

Some of the world's most inspired and provocative thinkers, writers, artists, business people, teachers, and leaders are gathered here. Each day, they will teach, speak, lead, question, and interact with an audience ready to delve into a world of ideas, thought, and discussion.

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Jane Harman

Jane Harman (D-CA) represents California in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Harman was first elected in 1992 to represent California’s 36th congressional district, which includes parts of the Los Angeles County coastline, the Los Angeles International Airport, and the Port of Los Angeles. Rep. Harman is the ranking Democrat on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; she also serves on the Homeland Security Committee. Prior to her election to Congress, Harman worked as an attorney, served as special counsel to the Department of Defense, and as deputy secretary to the Cabinet in the Carter White House. She is a member of the Council of Foreign Relations and the advisory board of the UCLA School of Public Affairs.