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Secretary Perry Thanksgiving Trip
After returning from visits with the troops and commanders in the Mediterranean, Bosnia, Saudi Arabia and Japan, Secretary Perry delivered the keynote address at the Jimmy Dolittle Award ceremony. He examined the security challenges facing troops in these areas and the importance of their missions. The award is presented to persons for contributions to national defense through scientific research.
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
Authors Night
Clips were shown of the National Press Club book fair, which brings together authors of books on public affairs and the media with members of the media.
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