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Democracy and Human Rights in Philippines
Mr. Manglapus refers to a bandwagon of democracy in Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe. He discusses the Aquino government's efforts to deal with threats to democracy, without sacrificing human rights.
Type: Media
The Choice for Estonia
Type: Media
News Conference
Type: Media
U.S. Space Program in the 1990s
Admiral Truly discusses NASA's plans for the 1990s, which include trips to the Moon and Mars, the launch of a powerful space telescope, and the deployment of a permanent space station.
Type: Media
Ukrainian Independence
Speaking through an interpreter, the writer and politician discusses the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear accident on the region. He also discusses ethnic diversity within a Ukranian nation and the U.S.S.R. as a union of sovereign nations.
Type: Media
Democratic Party's Economic Philosophy
The complete title of Rep. Gephardt's speech is "Democratic Party's Economic and Fiscal Policy Blueprint for the Nation."
Type: Media
Democracy in South Korea
President Roh talked about, "Democracy in a Period of Transition." He pointed to progress toward full democracy in South Korea since the demonstrations of 1987, with the 1988 Olympics serving as a showcase for the country. After his remarks he responded to audience members' questions. Translation into English was by interpreter. The South Korean president met with President Bush and addressed a joint meeting of Congress on October 17.
Type: Media
Developments in Hong Kong
Mr. Wilson discusses the effects in Hong Kong of China's supression of pro-democracy demonstrations. He notes that emigration from Hong Kong increased and the stock market fell, but that business quickly got back to normal. Wilson also discusses plans for continued expansion through and beyond 1997, when control of the colony will transfer from Britain to the People's Republic of China.
Type: Media
Angolan Civil War
The leader of the opposition in the 14-year-old Angolan civil war speaks on the prospects for peace in his country. UNITA, which receives military assitance from the U.S., was established by Mr. Savimbi to fight the Soviet and Cuban soldiers stationed in Angola to support its communist government.
Type: Media
Health and Welfare Issues
Dr. Sullivan discusses the need for AIDS information, research and drugs. He also discusses the move in Congress to repeal catastrophic health insurance and a House budget reconciliation bill that includes a provision to make the Social Security Administration a separate agency. Dr. Sullivan expresses concern over Social Security losing cabinet level advocacy.
Type: Media