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The World According to Jackie Mason
Mr. Mason commented on American political issues including race relations and President-elect Bill Clinton.
Type: Media
History of Presidential Inaugurals
The guests discussed the inauguration of past presidents and the plans for the upcoming inauguration. Guests discussed their memories of past transitions.
Type: Media
Investigative Journalism
Mr. Bonner discussed the current state of investigative journalism in a luncheon address. He had conducted an investigation into atrocities conducted in Central America during the conflict between the Sandinistas and the Contras in the 1980's. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Bonner responded to questions from reporters.
Type: Media
International Monetary Issues
Mr. Camdessus spoke to a luncheon audience on issues in international finance, including international trade issues and the current status of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. He speculated on whether the apparent U.S. economic revival would affect the worldwide recession in Europe and Japan. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Camdessus responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Violence Against Journalists
Participants spoke on violence perpetrated against journalists around the world. Mr. Orme detailed the Committee to Protect Journalists' group report which surveys worldwide attacks on the press last year. Mr. Kalao described the situation he faces as a journalist in Zaire. His speech was translated from French to English by a translator.
Type: Media
Georgian Parliament Chairman Perspective
Chairman Shevardnadze spoke to a "Newsmaker Dinner" about the conflicts in Georgia and the need for humanitarian aid.
Type: Media
Peace Corps at Thirty-Something
Ms. Bellamy is the first peace corps volunteer to serve as the organization's director. She spoke to the National Press Club concerning her life in the Peace Corps and the future of the organization. She is a former member of the New York Senate and a past president of the New York City Council. Most recently, she was a managing director in the public finance department at Bear Stearns and Company. Her remarks run about an hour.
Type: Media
Crime Legislation
Mr. Jackson discussed the "epidemic" of black on black crime in the U.S. and the resulting cries for crime legislation. He outlined what is wrong with numerous bills under consideration and discussed his alternatives.
Type: Media
Government Sponsored Nuclear Tests
In a speech entitled, "The Cold War Is Over: We Want Your Trust," Secretary O'Leary described the Energy Department's investigation of reports that radiation tests were made on humans for research purposes during the Cold War period.
Type: Media
Israel-PLO Negotiations
Mr. Beilin spoke about the Israel-PLO peace accord and the ongoing negotiations concerning the details of its implementation. Following an opening statement, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media