Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) hosted our 2023 Annual Luncheon, featuring guest speaker Dr. Richard Haass. His presentation, part of BGR’s Janet Howard Speaker Series in Governmental Research, discussed balancing citizen rights and obligations, based on his best-selling book, The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens. Dr. Haass also drew from his extensive background in foreign policy and diplomacy to offer insights on current wars in Ukraine and Gaza and U.S.-China relations, among other topics. Following his talk, Rebecca Mowbray, BGR’s President and CEO, moderated audience questions. Read this The Times-Picayune | Nola.com article for a recap of his talk, and click here to learn more about Dr. Haass.
Click below to watch a video of the luncheon program, featuring an introduction to BGR and Dr. Haass delivered by Merritt Lane, chair of BGR’s board of directors.
Luncheon Sponsors
BGR expresses its gratitude to Hancock Whitney and Luzianne Tea for its generous sponsorship of the Annual Luncheon. BGR also thanks IMTT for sponsoring a reception before the luncheon, and The Times-Picayune | Nola.com for promotional support.
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