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Telecommunications Law Impact on Service
Mr. Roberts spoke about the impact of recent changes in telecommunications law on consumer telephone service. He stressed the benefits of competition and that local and regional monopolies are attempting to hinder the implementation of these changes in order to preserve their monopoly status and thereby deprive consumers of lower prices and wider services. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Perot Campaign Speech
Presidential candidate Perot talked about campaign issues such as the U.S. economy and criticized President Clinton's ethics. He predicted "a second Watergate" because both Democratic and Republican candidates have abused the campaign finance system. During the question period, he said that he would neither drop out of the presidential race nor support Bob Dole's candidacy.
Type: Media
Christian Role in U.S. Politics
Mr. Reed spoke about how Christians can benefit the U.S. political process by become more involved. He talked about the hope and progress of our times, but insisted that our country cannot be great because of a decline in morality. He criticized the Clinton administration for its ethics problems, the veto of the partial-birth abortion bill, among other issues. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Expanding Opportunities for Home Ownership
Mr. Johnson spoke about how the federal government can make it easier for individuals to own their own home. He outlined several ways to enable more financially able people to buy homes, including education campaigns, eliminating discrimination in the mortgage industry and creating more incentives for people to save. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Aviation Safety
Mr. Hinson, who will retire from his position as FAA administrator at the end of the year, reflected on his four years at the agency. He spoke about several accomplishments, including modernizing the air traffic control system, and reforming how the FAA procures equipment and how the agency is financed. He also stressed the need for continued improvements in these areas to meet the needs of a continually growing air travel industry. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Manufacturing Industry and 1996 Elections
Mr. Batts provided his perspectives on the 1996 elections as chair of the National Association of Manufacturers. He focused on the group's agenda for higher economic growth rates, especially balancing the budget and reforming entitlement programs. Then he and Mr. Jasinowski took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
Comedian Perspective
Mr. Franken spoke about the 1996 elections and the media's role in covering them. He also shared several humorous political anecdotes, especially concerning his attempts to cover various political events over the past four years. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
AIDS Policy
Ms. Taylor spoke about the need to provide disadvantaged people in the U.S. and around the world who have AIDS with better drugs and care. She also talked about how more people can be prevented from contracting HIV. After her prepared remarks, some AIDS activists and she took questions from audience members.
Type: Media
Women in Journalism
After helping present journalism awards, Ms. Roberts spoke about the struggle of women journalists for equality and respect in the media industries. After her prepared remarks, she took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Middle East Peace Process
Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed Arab-Israeli relations, stressing his commitment to peace while emphasizing Israeli security. Following brief opening remarks, he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media