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Current Events in Poland
The Polish prime minister's appearance came during a 3-day visit in the United States during which he and President Bush signed business and economic treaties. His remarks were translated into English. Mr. Mazowiecki discussed the reunification of Germany and his country's efforts to develop a free-market economy.
Type: Media
American Defense Needs and Priorities
Secretary Cheney's appearance came as Congress considered the 1991 defense budget. The administration's defense budget request had been criticized for increasing spending in the wake of improved relations with the Soviet Union. Cheney acknowledged the possibility of "victory in the cold war" but argued against "radical reductions" in military spending.
Type: Media
Situation in Panama
The Panamanian vice president's appearance came four months after the U.S. invasion of Panama and one week after the president of Panama, Guillermo Endara, had ended a 13-day hunger strike. The Panamanian president's hunger strike ended when President Bush introduced a $570 million Panamanian aid plan to Congress.
Type: Media
Senior Citizens & the 1988 Presidential Election
The oldest member of Congress, currently serving his 13th term in the House, Mr. Pepper discusses ways to motivate the elderly to vote in the presidential election and the roles that older citizens play in the selection process.
Type: Media
Social & Political Situation in South Africa
The Anglican archbishop of Cape Town and Nobel laureate discusses the role of U.S., British, and German support of South African apartheid. Earlier in the day Rev. Tutu had briefed the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which recently approved legislation instituting sanctions against South Africa.
Type: Media
U.S.-East German Relations
The chairman of East Germany's Committee for Foreign Affairs discusses his country's foreign policy, which includes calling for a nuclear-free zone in Europe. Mr. Axen also discusses U.S. economic claims against the German Democratic Republic. Mr. Axen, who was in the country to meet with Secretary of State Shultz, is the highest ranking East German official to visit the U.S.
Type: Media
International Trade
The first Conservative prime minister of Finland since World War II speaks in favor of international free trade. He also discusses the effects on international trade of the U.S. trade and budget deficits.
Type: Media
Soviet Defense, Society & Economy
The former U.N. ambassador discusses the deterioration of the Soviet economy and quotes new statistics showing a greater percentage of Soviet GNP going to the military than had been thought. Noting that Soviet arms continue to flow to Afghanistan and Nicaragua, Kirkpatrick recommends proceeding carefully in building a relationship with the U.S.S.R.
Type: Media
Child Care
The labor secretary highlights the recommendations of a child care task force she formed in January 1988. The task force looked at the roles of business, unions, and federal, state, and local governments.
Type: Media
Airline Safety
The chairman of the President's Commission on Aviation Safety discusses the commission's recently released report. The report concludes that the nation's air transportation system is safe, for now, and gives 15 recommendations. Mr. Albertine points to the most important recommendations as being: more frequent unannounced safety inspections, better equipment for private airplanes, and a new Federal Aviation Authority with an independent safety "czar" responsible for public safety.
Type: Media