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Entertainer Perspective
Mr. Iglesias, an international singer, spoke about his world travels and performances on behalf of UNICEF, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. He emphasized that no one should be unaware of children's needs around the world in today's information age. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience about UNICEF and his singing career.
Type: Media
Bosnia Peace Status
Prime Minister Matesa spoke about the efforts to rebuild war damaged areas in Bosnia and Croatia. He also talked about the impact of Secretary Brown's mission there. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Greece Future
Prime Minister Simitis spoke about challenges facing Greece especially in the international arena. He emphasized that Greece would increase its role in international affairs both through institutions such as the European Union and unilaterally to help nations trying to create democratic societies. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience, including several on Greece-Turkey conflicts over Cyprus.
Type: Media
The Future of Capitalism
Dr. Thurow discussed his recent book, The Future of Capitalism. He argued that fundamental forces are changing the nature of the capitalistic economy of the U.S. The fall of communism resulted in large numbers of persons joining capitalism. The U.S. is changing from natural resource-based industries to manmade brain-power industries. In addition, U.S. society will soon be the first in history to be dominated by the elderly.
Type: Media
Air Traffic Control Issues
Mr. McNally talked about the safety of the air traffic control system in the U.S. He took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Amtrak Future
Mr. Downs spoke about future plans for higher speed trains with more customer services and the continuing safety concerns about the nation's passenger rail system. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Haitian President Perspective
President Preval talked about the status of democracy and investment in Haiti and then took questions from the audience. Translation from French to English was by voiceover.
Type: Media
Governors' Proposal for Education Reform
The two governors talked about bipartisan efforts to improve education and schools across the U.S. They are president and vice president of National Governors' Association which will hold an Education Summit in Washington next week.
Type: Media
Northern Ireland Peace Process
Mr. Trimble spoke about the recent I.R.A. bombings in London and their impact on the peace process in Northern Ireland. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the press. Prime Minister Bruton, Gerry Adams and he were all in Washington, DC for separate meetings with President Clinton.
Type: Media
Affordable Housing
Mr. Fuller, who founded Habitat for Humanity in Georgia in 1976, talked about the growth of the program over the past twenty years and its goals for continued growth. He stressed that the organization provide houses to all those who want them and that housing must be a matter of conscience to the American people. Habitat Humanity builds housing with volunteer labor and donated materials for low-income families. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media