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U.S.-U.N. Relations
While in Washington, DC to meet with President Clinton and others, Secretary-General Annan spoke about U.S.-United Nations relations. He said that the U.S. and U.N. must create a way to end the controversy over U.S. back payments to the U.N. He also reported on Iraqi compliance with weapons inspections. He also took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
Asian Economic Turmoil
Mr. Pozen spoke about the impact of the Asian economic crisis on the Pacific Rim and U.S. economies. He said that although the long-term impact on the U.S. economy should be slight the crisis could fundamentally change how business in conducted in the Pacific Rim. He also outlined problems in Japan and China which will continue to create economic problems in the region. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Airline Industry
Mr. Wilson talked about changes and challenges in the airline industry. He spoke about the benefits of deregulation for both airlines and consumers and how it has changed the strategic model for the industry. He also warned of efforts by some members of Congress and the FAA to restrict competition to make new airlines more competitive. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Northern Dimension of European Union
The Finnish prime minister discussed the role of northern European countries in the future of the European Union. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience of journalists.
Type: Media
NATO Expansion
Former Polish President Walesa thanked the U.S. for its support of democracy around the world. He supports the expansion of NATO with Poland as a member. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. Translation into English was by an interpreter.
Type: Media
Rounding Sex Gate
Mr. Mailer talked about his article "Rounding Sex Gate," which was printed recently in the London Observer. The article focused on the current allegations that President Clinton had an affair with a former White House intern and has lied about it and/or urged others to lie in his behalf. Mr. Mailer said the inspiration for his piece came from the fact that the media focused on the allegations rather than the Pope's visit to Cuba. Following his remarks, Mr. Mailer answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
North Korea Issues
Two North Korean army defectors spoke about conditions in North Korea and the state of the Kim Jong-Il regime. They also talked about the possibilities of the collapse of the regime and the implications of the situation. Following their presentations, they took questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Trade Issues
Mr. Condit talked about the future of trade. His company serves customers in 145 countries around the world and recently merged with McDonnell Douglas. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Condit took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of the U.S. Military
General Shalikashvili, who recently resigned as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke about the future of the U.S. military. He lauded the men and women of the armed forces whose work has made the U.S. secure. He discussed post-Cold War reductions in military personnel and the consequent budget reductions. He also talked about the ethnic and religious conflicts around the world in the past four years which resulted in 40 separate operations for U.S. armed forces. Bosnia is the most prominent of these. He encouraged taking stock of the relationship between the military and U.S. citizens…
Type: Media
New Economic Agenda
Senator Kerrey talked about his ideas for a national economic policy. He talked about the effects of economic policy on working families and why it is so difficult for many to save and invest money. Following his prepared remarks, Senator Kerrey answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media