Missouri State President Michael T. Nietzel addresses the participants of the 2006 Public Affairs conference Horizons of Citizenship.

Joseph Boyce, senior editor of the Wall Street Journal (retired), participated in a number of panels during the 2006 Public Affairs Conference.

Internationally acclaimed storyteller, author and an award-winning teacher Syd Lieberman presented the keynote address, The Summer of Treason: Philadelphia 1776 during the 2006 conference themed Horizons of Citizenship.

Charlotte Hardin, far left, moderates the session I Am American with panelists Joseph Boyce, Zaid Al-Said and Syd Liberman.

Drawing from his 35-year career in the United States Foreign Service, Ambassador George Moose brought an international perspective to discussions.

Life sciences investment company founder Jerry Caulder has given expert testimony before both houses of Congress and advised foreign governments on agriculture and biotechnology.

Idaho's youngest mayor Hannah Stouts, left, Missouri State's President Emeritus John Keiser and Ambassador George Moose brought a number of opinions to the table during the 2006 conference.

Dr. Anson Elliott moderates the session It's What's for Dinner during the 2006 conference. Pictured with Elliott is Dr. Jim Lampe.

Proving that youth can make a difference, Stanley, Idaho, Mayor Hannah Stouts shares her experiences and opinions.

Foreign and military policy professor Caleb Rossiter was as comfortable participating in discussions as an audience member as he was as a panelist.

Missouri State President Michael T. Nietzel applauds the efforts of Missouri State President Emeritus and Public Affairs Conference Honorary Chairman John Keiser.

Joseph Boyce, left, Andrzej Ceynowa, Mark Spigelman and Patty del Corral present during the panel The Year My Life Changed.

American Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer John Seffrin shared his more than three decades of leadership in the worldwide fight against cancer.

William Jessee is the president and chief executive officer of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the nation's leading voice for group medical practice.

Caleb Rossiter presented with a bit of drama during his panel discussions on security issues.

Senator Sam Brownback is pictured with 2006 Conference Co-Chair Dr. Ken Rutherford.

Senator David Pryor presented The Price of Citizenship during his keynote address.

Ed Rowe brought his military expertise to the panels Big Brother or Guardian Angel?, The Pursuit of Security: Are We Our Own Worst Enemy?, and When Katrina Pays a Visit.

Presenting his keynote address titled The New American Exceptionalism, Senator Sam Brownback was one of five keynote speakers during the conference themed Horizon's of Citizenship.