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Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards
Former President Gerald Ford presented the Ford Foundation's 1992 awards for excellence in journalism during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The awardees, including Burt Solomon and Douglas Jehl, gave brief comments after they received their awards. Following the presentation, President Ford delivered a speech on reform proposals for Congress, advocating a reduction in the number of committees and subcommittees in Congress, an overhaul of the budget construction process, and a reinforcement of the party cohesion in Congress. President Ford responded to questions from…
Type: Media
U.S. Economy and Competitiveness
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Economist Lester Thurow addressed a luncheon of the National Press Club on the coming revolution in the capitalist world. Citing the changes in economic history during the previous centuries of capitalism and the recent changes in the global political and economic balance, Dr. Thurow discussed how the resources and economics of capitalism will evolve through the coming decades. Issues raised by Dr. Thurow included the American education system and American economic relations. Dr. Thurow responded to questions from the audience following his prepared…
Type: Media
AIDS, Public Figures, and Rights of Privacy
Arthur Ashe, former professional tennis player and Wimbledon champion, addressed a luncheon of the National Press Club to discuss his illness and the obligations of the media to report on his condition due to his public status. In April 1992, Mr. Ashe held a news conference to announce he carried the HIV virus which he apparently contracted through a blood transfusion during an operation years before. Mr. Ashe held the news conference after a USA Today reporter asked him if he was carrying the HIV virus, although he had known about his HIV positive status for three years. The news conference…
Type: Media
U.S. Defense Policy
Secretary of the Department of Defense Dick Cheney, who was secretary of defense during the country's most recent war, addressed an audience at the National Press Club on "National Security Issues in a Post-Communist World." Secretary Cheney discussed issues related to the current business of the Department of Defense, including budget issues, the realignment of the U.S. military forces, and the role the United States should play in the world after the Cold War. Secretary Cheney responded to questions from members of the audience following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Political and Economic Situation in Chile
The president of Chile addressed a luncheon of the National Press Club on the current economic and political situation in Chile. President Aylwin emphasized the political stability of Chile and the formation of the current democratic government. He also discussed the relationship of General Pinochet, the head of Chile's armed forces, to the Chilean president. Translation of President Aylwin's remarks delivered in Spanish was provided by an interpreter beside him on the podium. President Aylwin responded to questions from the audience following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Finland's Role in the New Europe
Prime Minister Esko Aho of Finland addressed a luncheon at the National Press Club on the spread of democracy in Europe and Finland's role in the economic and political changes in Europe. Prime Minister Aho had met earlier in the week with President Bush and several cabinet members concerning economic and security matters. Following his prepared remarks, Prime Minister Aho responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
State of the World Report
U.N. Secretary General Boutros-Ghali addressed a luncheon of the National Press Club on the state of the world in 1992. He delivered a "balance sheet" of what the United Nations had achieved and not achieved since his inauguration as U.N. president 135 days earlier, and discussed areas of U.N. involvement including El Salvador, Yugoslavia, and Africa. Secretary General Boutros-Ghali responded to questions from reporters following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
U.S.-Japan Trade Relations
Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Takakazu Kuriyama, spoke in a morning newsmaker session at the National Press Club to discuss U.S.-Japanese trade relations. He also discussed the social relationship between the U.S. and Japan, and spoke on means of reducing anti-Japanese sentiment in the United States.
Type: Media
Democratic Challenge in 1992 Elections
Senator-Elect Wofford addressed a National Press Club luncheon to discuss the factors that allowed him to win a Pennsylvania Senate seat in a hotly contested race against former Attorney General Dick Thornburgh in November, 1991. He claimed voter dissatisfaction with the Republican administration's handling of domestic issues contributed to his election victory. Sen.-Elect Wofford had entered the race as a major underdog against the former attorney general, but had drawn even in the polls by election time on a platform critical of the Bush administration's handling of the economy. He also…
Type: Media
U.S.-Argentina Relations
Carlos Menem, president of Argentina, addressed the National Press Club on U.S.-Argentina relations. He spoke to the National Press Club during his visit to Washington, in which he also addressed a joint session of Congress and was received at the White House with military honors. He also signed an investment protection treaty with the United States during his visit. President Menem discussed the reform plans of the Argentina government, which included a change to a free market economy and an "attack" on fiscal deficits. Following his remarks, the president responded to questions from the…
Type: Media