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Source: C-SPAN "Washington Journal" 8/18/2005

Roundup

8-19-05

Christopher Hitchens

Answering viewers' calls, Christopher Hitchens discusses his most recent book, "Thomas Jefferson: Author of America," as well as his writings on Cindy Sheehan, Saddam Hussein, Iraqi reconstruction and Henry Kissinger. Hitchens is a columnist for Vanity Fair and Slate.com.

Read entire article at C-SPAN "Washington Journal" 8/18/2005