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East Timor Independence
Ambassador Siregar spoke about the Indonesian perspective on efforts in East Timor for more independence. Indonesia annexed East Timor, a former Portuguese colony, in 1976. He outlined the benefits which integration with Indonesia has provided to the region over the past twenty years and stressed that Indonesia remains committed to an internationally acceptable solution to the East Timor question, about which talks between Portugal and Indonesia will resume later in the month. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience of reporters. The same day, two leaders of the Timoran…
Type: Media
World Trade Organization Meeting
Ambassador Hills spoke about the upcoming World Trade Organization ministerial meeting in Singapore. She examined various issues to be debated at the meeting, including adding new members and labor standards. She also reviewed the organization's activities over its first two years of existence. After her remarks, she took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
Nuclear Weapon Elimination
Two retired high-ranking U.S. military officers spoke about their call for sharp reductions in U.S. and Russian nuclear warheads on the way to the complete destruction of all nuclear weapons. They argued that nuclear weapons are no longer militarily or politically useful and furthermore, that the danger of maintaining nuclear weapons has increased due to the possibility of seizure by terrorists. After their prepared remarks, they took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Musical Theater
Mr. Webber made no formal remarks, but rather took questions about his thoughts on musical theater and some of his works. He examined various topics, including why he likes religious themes and the future of musical theater as prices continue to increase. His new production, "Whistle Down the Wind" premiers in Washington, DC on December 6.
Type: Media
Caring for the Elderly
Ms. Dukakis spoke about the importance of people who care for elderly who cannot care for themselves but want to remain living at home. She also shared personal experiences from her family's decisions about caring for her elderly mother. After her prepared remarks, she took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
105th Congress Prospects
Mr. Panetta, who will soon retire as the president's chief of staff, reflected upon the future of Washington politics. He emphasized that the next few months will determine whether President Clinton and the Republican Congress can work together to meet the challenges facing the nation and criticized Republican partisanship, tactics and proposals. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Russian Economic and Political Reforms
Mr. Gaidar, who currently directs the Russian Institute for the Economy in Transition, spoke about the short and middle range challenges facing Russia, especially in economic affairs. He also reviewed stressed the importance of President Yeltsin's recovery for political stability and economic confidence. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
Corporate Information Security
Mr. Gembicki spoke about a survey on current information security practices among U.S. corporations. He outlined the survey results question by question. After his remarks, he and several other information security experts took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
Coral Reef Conservation
Mr. Murphy discussed the National Geographic Society's international travels and research.
Type: Media
Politics and Culture
Mr. Bennett announced a new National Commission on Civic Renewal co-chaired by former Senator Nunn and himself which is intended to address issues of civic trust and national morale. He also talked about the civility and good manners which are missing from public conversation. He believes this has resulted in increasing cynicism, distress, distrust and anger. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media