437 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212.645.4200 Fax: 212.627.1471 email: info@greatertalent.com www.greatertalent.com G R E A T E R T A L E N T NETWORK,INC. E x c l u s i v e r e p r e s e n t a t i o n b y : G R E A T E R T A L E N T N E T W O R K A merica 's Leading Celebrity Speakers Bureau 212.645.4200 www.greatertalent.com Harold Ford, Jr. Chairman, DLC Democratic leadership council America's Next President: leading through turbulent times GREATER TALENT NETWORK PRESENTS... EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATIONS With the revolutionary 2008 Presidential election as their backdrop, Harold Ford, Jr. and Michael Steele explore the most critical issues facing America in the 21st Century. In this enlightening conversation Ford and Steele confront key concerns facing every American: the war in Iraq, domestic security, energy policy, healthcare and education reform, military transformation and the economy. As prominent leaders representing both sides of the political spectrum, Ford and Steele will engage your audience in a passionate discussion of hot-button issues that will shape our nation’s future. Harold Ford, Jr. served Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives for 10 years. Described by President Clinton as the "walking, living embodiment of where America ought to go in the 21st century," he is passionate about free enterprise and balanced budgets. Ford is now the Chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) and a political analyst for MSNBC. Ford's agenda for the party includes growing America’s economy, strengthening our moral standing in the world, ridding our dependence on oil, and modernizing our military to protect us from Democracy's enemies. • Diversifying America's energy sources • Overhauling U.S. healthcare and education systems • Re-establishing our moral authority through diplomacy • Strengthening America's international reputation • Resurrecting our economic health and integrity • Modernizing our military assets and strategy • Managing sustainable levels of government spending • Establishing entitlement, regulatory and tax reform Featured Debate Topics Include: Michael Steele earned his place in Maryland's history when he became the first African-American to be elected to statewide office. Steele's first major national exposure came during an appearance at the 2004 Republican National Convention. He is the current Chairman of GOPAC and is a regular analyst on FOX News. As a self-described Lincoln Republican, Steele's mission is to steer the party back to its core values of small government, strong national defense and an end to pork barrel spending. Michael Steele Chairman, GOPAC Republican political action committee