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Medical Research
Dr. Angell talked about various topics in medical research and recent trends in the field. She talked about how new discoveries in medical research can alter lifestyles and lead to healthier lives. Following her prepared remarks, Dr. Angell answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Rifle Association Future
Mr. Heston talked about the agenda of the National Rifle Association. He was recently installed as the organization's first vice president. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Heston took questions from the audience. Due to technical difficulties, the program begins with Mr. Heston's speech, rather than the moderator's introduction of Mr. Heston.
Type: Media
Social Promotion
Ms. Feldman spoke about the practice of social promotion, in which students are promoted even though they do not meet their grade level standards so they are not embarrassed and separated from their peers. She pointed to different programs in place around the country that try and prevent retention of students by giving extra help to students at risk of being held back. Following her prepared remarks, Ms. Feldman took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Northern Ireland Peace Process
Mr. Adams spoke about the Sinn Fein perspective on the upcoming Northern Ireland peace talks. Sinn Fein is the political wing of the Irish Republican Army. Mr. Adams talked about the importance of an international influence in Ireland's negotiations with Great Britain. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Adams took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Current Crisis in Cambodia
Mr. Song talked about current events in Cambodia. He said his country is at the brink of another civil war and explained the dynamics of the internal conflict in Cambodia. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Song took questions from the press.
Type: Media
Developments in the Middle East
Secretary Albright talked about the recent bombing in Israel and the resulting tensions between Israel and Palestine. She outlined the position of the United States and denounced the terrorist act and its harm to the peace process. Following her prepared remarks, Secretary Albright took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Health Care Privacy
Secretary Shalala talked about privacy in patient health care information. She called privacy one of the most serious aspects of the health care system and said our medical records "are our family secrets" and should be safe from people who should not be reading them. Following her remarks, Secretary Shalala took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Starvation in North Korea
After a video of conditions in North Korea, Ms. Bertini talked about the food shortage there. She talked about the reasons behind the problem, including the decline in imports due to North Korea's political isolation and natural disasters affecting domestic agriculture. She outlined what the U.N. and nations have done to provie food and what else needs to be done if a starvation epidemic is to be averted. After her remarks, she took questions from the press.
Type: Media
Clean Air Standards
Congressman Dingell talked about the new clean air standards that were recently approved. He was the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee from 1981-1995 and is now the ranking member of the Commerce Committee. Following his prepared remarks, Congressman Dingell took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
1997 National Press Club Awards
Mr. Duke delivered the keynote address at the 1997 National Press Club Journalism Awards luncheon. The awards honor the best in newspaper, magazine, television and radio reporting over the past year. Mr. Sammon read the names of the winners and their accomplishments that earned them awards. Mr. Duke congratulated the award winners and talked about the rich tradition of American journalism and its rigorous standards of accountability. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Duke answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media