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Folk Singer Perspective
Mr. Seeger talked about the need for small organizations of committed people to meet the challenges of the next century. He provided several anecdotal examples of the benefits of small groups, whether churches, publications, or businesses and how they help people in their local communities. He also sang several songs. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Abolishing Nuclear Weapons
General Butler was the first U.S. commander of U.S. nuclear forces to ever call for their abolition. He talked about his place in the U.S. strategic planning for nuclear war and then described his abhorrence of using nuclear weapons and the effects of such use. He felt that the U.S. should use its powerful place in the world to set the example for abolishing nuclear weapons. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Campaign Finance Reform
Mr. Perot talked about the problems associated with the current method in which congressional and presidential campaigns are run. He recounted his experiences running for the presidency in 1992 and 1996 and the ways in which special interests can control campaigns. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Perot answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S.-Japan Relations
Ambassador Foley made his first appearance in his new position at the Japan National Press Club. In his speech, he stressed the importance of continuing bilateral cooperation in a variety of areas, including security and science, in addition to improving economic relations. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. Translation from Japanese to English was by audio translation system.
Type: Media
Democratic Party Priorities
Senator Kennedy talked about the future of the Democratic Party as well as current issues that will come before the Senate during the next session. He also outlined initiatives, such as an increase in the minimum wage, that he will sponsor in the upcoming months. Following his prepared remarks, Senator Kennedy took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Commercial Development in Space
This was the 25th anniversary of Apollo 17, the last lunar mission. Mr. Cernan and Mr. Schmitt talked about the need to return to the moon and the role of commercial enterprise and technological advances in pursuing that goal. Following their presentations, the astronauts took questions from the press.
Type: Media
United Nations Issues
Ambassador Richardson spoke about the current state of the United Nations. He stressed the importance of U.S. back payments of dues to the United Nations and U.S. commitments in other areas to support the variety of important U.N. initiatives and the unity of the Security Council toward Iraq on the issue of arms inspections. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Actor Perspective
Mr. Stewart talked about acting, the theater and the "contract" between actors and audience, and shared some of his experiences. He is a Shakespearian actor and performed a few excerpts. He also is well known for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the television series, "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Stewart answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Gun Control
Wayne LaPierre and Rep. Charles Schumer debated the merits of gun control. Rep. Schumer argued the case for gun control and Mr. LaPierre argued against. Topics included the Brady Bill, the Assault Weapons Ban, and counter-interpretations of the Second Amendment to the Constitution. Rep. Schumer has been a longtime critic of Mr. LaPierre's organization, the National Rifle Association. Following the debate, the participants took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Situation in Cambodia
Prince Ranariddh spoke about the current political situation in Cambodia. On July 5, Hun Sen led a coup against Ranariddh's government and his Khmer Rouge allies. The prince is in the United States to ask for U.S. and U.N. assistance to restore him to power. He also took questions from the press.
Type: Media