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World Refugee Survey
Various officials from the U.S. Committee for Refugees talked about the 43rd annual World Refugee Survey. They criticized the international community for "warehousing" approximately seven million refugees worldwide. Warehousing is defined as placing refugees into camps, which often lack adequate sanitation, security, education, and employment opportunities, for extended periods of time. Following prepared remarks, the officials responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Airline Security and Privacy Issues
Mr. Smith talked with reporters about his company, ChoicePoint, which is a provider of identification and credential verification services for businesses and government. Topics included airline security, technology, protection of identity and privacy, and managing risk. After his presentation he answered reporters' questions.
Type: Media
Global Response to HIV/AIDS
Justice Cameron talked to reporters about living with AIDS and world response to the disease. Among the topics he addressed were the availability of pharmaceuticals, threats to African security, and prevention efforts. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Attorney General Nomination
In response to testimony by Senator Ashcroft that he never considered sexual orientation when hiring staff, Mr. Offner talked to reporters about an incident in 1985 in which then Governor Ashcroft had bluntly asked about Mr. Offner's sexual preference during a job interview. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Combating Terrorism
Governor Gilmore spoke to reporters about a report outlining a comprehensive strategy for combating terrorism. Among the topics he addressed were the dangers posed by weapons of mass destruction, the threat of cyber-terrorism, the role of federal and state agencies in the strategy. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Florida Vote Recount
Former President Carter spoke to reporters about the recount of the Florida vote in the presidential election, saying the American people should be patient while officials verify the results of the election. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Post-Election News Conference
Governor Schafer, chair of the Republican Governors' Association, and Mr. Nicholson talked with reporters about Republican wins in the November 7 elections. They answered media questions.
Type: Media
Post-Election News Conference
Mr. Andrew talked with reporters about Democratic wins in the November 7 elections. After his prepared remarks he answered media questions.
Type: Media
Nader News Conference
On the day after his loss in the national presidential election, Mr. Nader talked with reporters about the election results, and the future of the Green Party. He criticized both the Republican and Democratic Parties and answered questions from the media.
Type: Media
Post-Election News Conference
On the day after his loss in the national presidential election, Mr. Buchanan talked with reporters about the election results, and the future of the Reform Party. He criticized both the Republican and Democratic Parties and answered questions from the media.
Type: Media