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Middle East Peace
Mr. Eban spoke on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process including such topics as the conditioning factors and the reasons for continued unrest in the formerly occupied territories. He also discussed prospects for improving relations with other Arab countries. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Catholic Perspective
Cardinal Bernardin spoke about the need to encourage religion in society. He also spoke about how the Catholic Church has relaxed restrictions on birth control and on women in priesthood.
Type: Media
Arms Control and Disarmament
Mr. Hulom spoke about the need for more intelligence in the post-Cold War world. Mr. Hulom stated that arms control "has become a more important issue" due to the fall of the Soviet Union.
Type: Media
End of the Cold War
Former Secretary Udall spoke about the end of the Cold War and effects that fact will have on U.S. domestic and foreign policy. He advocates normalizing relations with several countries including Vietnam, Cuba, and China.
Type: Media
Protecting Our Youth
David Satcher, Director of the Centers for Disease Control, spoke during a luncheon at the National Press Club. The Centers for Disease Control, headquartered in Atlanta, GA tracks national health problems. The CDC also works with state and local health departments to implement health prevention services and promote health education. Mr. Satcher's remarks are entitled "Protecting our Youth: Preventing Deadly Choices and Exposures."
Type: Media
North Korea, Asian Trade and Democracy
South Korean statesman Kim Dae-Jung talked about the political and economic future of the Korean Peninsula. Following his address, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Business in the Former Soviet Union
Howard Baker, White house chief of staff in the Reagan administration, addressed members of the National Press Club. He discussed the current conditions of doing business in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Mr. Baker spoke on Wednesday for about 35 minutes and then answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Information Superhighway
During a speech by Reed Hundt, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, spoke about the commission's work on implementing the information superhighway. Mr. Hundt, a former federal judge, has headed the FCC since last November. The FCC regulates radio, television, wire, cable, microwave, and satellite communications in the United States.
Type: Media
World War II Cartoonist Perspective
Mr. Maudlin spoke about his tenure as a World War II cartoonist working for Stars and Stripes.
Type: Media
Future of Hong Kong
Ms. Chan talked about democracy and the future of Hong Kong, a British colony that will revert to China in 1997. Mrs. Chan was appointed to her position last November. She is the first Chinese and the first woman ever to hold the position. As Chief Secretary, Mrs. Chan is responsible for the implementation of many government policies in Hong Kong.
Type: Media