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Tobacco Settlement Pullout
Mr. Goldstone spoke about the tobacco industry perspective on proposed congressional tobacco legislation. He said that after the changes made to the settlement reached with the attorneys general, there was no chance of reaching a comprehensive settlement. He stressed that this new legislation would not allow tobacco companies to continue to exist. He also said that his company would continue to bring the limits on personal freedom and the tax increases in this legislation before the public. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
International News Coverage
Mr. Cronkite spoke about the need for greater media coverage of U.S. foreign policy and its consequences. He stressed that U.S. news outlets should not sacrifice foreign news coverage for cost concerns and should commit to supporting long-term correspondents in areas around the world. He also said that there should be less dependence on local news coverage which is often not very independent of local authorities. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Press Club 90th Anniversary
Senator Thurmond spoke at the National Press Club on its 90th anniversary. He reflected on the events of the past century and the importance of U.S. influence in the future. He also took questions from the audience of reporters. The National Press Club was founded by 32 journalists in 1908 and now has over 4,000 members.
Type: Media
Asian Financial Crisis
Mr. Camdessus spoke about the International Monetary Fund response to the Asian financial crisis and how the markets there are responding. He said that the International Monetary Fund must receive additional funds from the U.S. to respond to new crises and warned that private investors must take a larger role in forecasting such events. He also outlined some ways to prevent other such financial problems, such as more publicized information and strengthening domestic financial systems. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
World Bank and Asian Financial Crisis
Mr. Wolfensohn spoke about the reasons behind the Asian financial crisis. He stressed that the nations in the region, with the assistance of the World Bank, have made remarkable economic and social achievements. He also stated that the crisis resulted from government inaction to control problems which developed in the private sector. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Food Safety
Secretary Glickman spoke about the safety of the U.S. food supply. He spoke about the Clinton administration response to the changing challenges of inspecting a greatly varied food supply from diverse global sources. He also announced a new method for treating chicks so they do not get contaminated with salmonella. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Security Act and the Constitution
Mr. Vidal spoke about how the National Security Act and U.S. policy in the early stages of the Cold War has shaped U.S. history over the past fifty years. He stressed that decisions, such as to rearm Germany and contain Communism, were made with no consent from the population and caused the fiscal and social burdens of the present. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Northern Ireland Peace Process
Mr. Adams spoke about the state of the peace talks in Northern Ireland. He stressed that the Ulster Unionist hard line toward talking with Sinn Fein is making the process more difficult and that Sinn Fein is committed to a democratic state in Northern Ireland. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Secretary Cohen spoke about Iraqi weapons inspections and Department of Defense initiatives to prepare for chemical and biological weapon attacks in the United States. He said that the true test of Iraqi compliance with the recently concluded agreement between it and the U.N. will be its production of hard evidence that it has destroyed all its chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. He also stated that the U.S. must prepare for a domestic terrorist attack, through the National Guard and specially-trained police and fire department units, just as it prepared for a nuclear war in the 1950s.…
Type: Media
Northern Ireland Peace Process
Mr. Trimble spoke about the current state of the peace talks in Northern Ireland. He outlined the major outstanding administrative and constitutional issues and stressed his concern over recent violence. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media