E-mail a friendJanuary 26, 2009
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Donald Guter says that President Obama will not sacrifice the security of the U.S. and talks about the executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay prison. Actress Kristin Scott Thomas explains the enjoyment she gets in the variety of characters she plays on the stage, in indie films and Hollywood blockbusters.
Don Guter
Don Guter
Former U.S. Navy Rear Admiral responds to concerns that getting the kind of intelligence the U.S. needs doesn't come easily. (2:35)
Full interview. (11:15)
Retired Rear Admiral Don Guter served in the U.S. Navy for 32 years. During his decorated career, he served in various high-profile roles, including judge advocate general—advising government leaders on legal issues. His post-military activities include working in the nonprofit sector and serving as dean of his alma mater, Duquesne University Law School. Guter was an advisor to President Obama on torture and Guantanamo and attended the signing ceremony for the executive order closing the controversial detention camp.
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas
Oscar-nominated actress describes how she creates characters by letting them unfold. (1:38)
Full interview. (13:06)
Kristin Scott Thomas has been hailed as one of the greatest actresses of her generation. She's starred on film, stage and TV in Hollywood, her native UK and France, where she's lived since age 19, and has credits that include indies and blockbusters. Her role in Four Weddings and a Funeral brought her to the attention of audiences across the pond, and she earned her first Oscar nod for her performance in The English Patient. Thomas made her feature debut in the '86 Prince-directed film Under the Cherry Moon.