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Post-Cold War Role of NATO
Secretary General Woerner spoke about the changing role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in light of the fall of the Soviet Union. He stated that NATO will continue to have a major role in international security objectives throughout the world. Following his opening remarks, he took questions from the audience concerning U.N. Intervention in Somalia, the conflict in former Yugoslavia, and the Middle East peace talks.
Type: Media
Norway and Israel-Palestine Peace Agreement
Mr. Holst discussed the secret role of Norway in the peace process which resulted in the signing of a peace agreement on September 13 between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). He described the history of relations between Norway and both the PLO and Israel. Norway has been engaged in peacekeeping in the Middle East since the 1950s. The actual secret talks were the inadvertent result of an academic research study of living conditions in Gaza by Norwegian scholars. After his prepared remarks, the foreign minister took questions from the audience of journalists.
Type: Media
Presidential Health Care Proposal
Representative Dingell discussed his father's effort to bring universal health care to all Americans. Now, he believes that the president's plan provides a great opportunity to fulfill his father's aspiration.
Type: Media
Post-Cold War Foreign Policy
General Powell spoke about post-Cold War U.S. foreign policy objectives. He discussed his service during Vietnam, in the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations. General Powell was a national security adviser under President Reagan and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Bush and Clinton.
Type: Media
Congressional Agenda
Speaker Foley spoke about the workings of the U.S. House of Representatives and the successful passage of presidential legislation thus far this session. He discussed health care reform, election finance reform, and public opinion of the Congress.
Type: Media
Etiquette of the Press
Ms. Martin discussed the role of etiquette in modern politics. She outlined the problems of public approval in the political arena. Following her opening statements, she took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Auto Industry
Former Vice President Johnson discussed the state of the automotive industry and the need to reduce the number of cars in our towns and cities. He stated that cars waste energy, pollute, and lead to urban flight.
Type: Media
Violence in Television Programming
Senator Simon spoke about the impact on society of television violence.
Type: Media
Minorities in Professional Baseball
Former baseball great Henry "Hank" Aaron spoke concerning the inadequate minority hiring in baseball. He discussed the importance of bringing minority athletes to positions of prominence to encourage minorities in all walks of life to strive for excellence.
Type: Media
Israel-Palestine Peace Agreement
Chairman Arafat spoke about the Middle East peace treaty and the years of turmoil that led to the agreement. Following a brief opening statement, Chairman Arafat took a number of questions from the National Press Club members in attendance concerning the chances of a long-term peace in the region.
Type: Media