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State Government Issues
Governor Florio spoke to a breakfast audience of reporters on issues affecting New Jersey and other state political matters, including infrastructure spending and taxes. He also discussed the recent gun control measure banning assault rifles in New Jersey, which he supported and passed despite heavy lobbying efforts against it by the National Rifle Association.
Type: Media
U.S. Economic Issues
Businessman and 1992 independent presidential candidate Ross Perot spoke to a luncheon audience on the economic situation facing America and the steps needed to restore America's economic vitality. He discussed his political organization United We Stand, which backs his position emphasizing deficit reduction, and responded to questions from members of the audience following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Life after Captivity
Mr. Anderson spoke about his life following captivity in the Middle East and his future book on his experiences as a hostage. In addition, he talked about the Freedom of Information Act and the issue of access to government information.
Type: Media
Russia Judicial Reform
Mr. Zorkin, head of the Russian constitutional court created in 1991, spoke to a luncheon audience on proposed reforms in the Russian judicial process. He was in the U.S. as a guest of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Following his prepared remarks, the Russian magistrate responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Prison Systems
Mr. Colson, an aide to President Nixon who served time in prison for his part in the Watergate conspiracy, spoke to a luncheon audience on the topic, "What's Wrong With the Nation's Prison Systems?" He discussed the state of American prisons, and his fellowship ministries for prisoners. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Colson responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Military Base Closings
Mr. Courter, chairman of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, discussed the commission's upcoming report on recommended base closings.
Type: Media
U.S. Energy Policy
Mr. Coughlin spoke to a luncheon audience on the National Energy Act, policies enacted in 1992 to encourage greater domestic energy production, increased use of alternative fuels, and reform of the nation's electric industry. He responded to questions from reporters following his prepared remarks. He also discussed the potential health risks from exposure to magnetic fields.
Type: Media
U.S. Auto Industry
Mr. Poling spoke to a luncheon audience on the state of the U.S. automobile industry, U.S. trade relations with Japan, and his recommendations for the Clinton administration concerning economic policy. He briefly reviewed what he perceived as the Clinton economic plan, and responded to questions from members of the audience following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Presidential Economic Proposals
Secy. Bentsen spoke about the economic policies of the Clinton Administration.
Type: Media
U.S.-Israel Relations
Foreign Minister Peres spoke to a luncheon audience on current Israeli foreign policy issues, including the fate of the Palestinians in the Middle East, U.S.-Israeli relations under the new U.S. presidential administration, and the progress of peace talks in the Middle East. Minister Peres responded to questions from the audience following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media