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Romanian Issues
President Iliescu spoke about U.S.-Romanian relations in the post Cold War era. He thanked the U.S. for its support in democratic reforms, and he outlined the progress of these reforms and the prospects for the future. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Actress Perspective
Ms. Channing spoke about her long career in several Broadway musicals. She started her career at Bennington College in Vermont. She also took a few questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Director Magaw spoke about the bureau's future role in law enforcement in the United States. He addressed the many criticisms levelled against the agency, including those surrounding the Waco incident. He praised the bureau's officers, but admitted that he was ready to implement reforms if they proved necessary. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Dropping the First Atomic Bomb
General Tibbets reminisced about his experiences as a pilot on the Enola Gay, the airplane which dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.
Type: Media
Central Intelligence Agency
Mr. Deutch spoke about the challenges facing the agency in the post-Cold War world, including increasing efficiency and accountability. He outlined five changes to bring this about, such as tailoring intelligence information to the needs of policy makers and new guidelines for recruiting and maintaining informants around the world. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Education Issues
Secretary Riley talked about education costs, financing college education, preparing students academically for very complex world and other topics. He objected to legislation which might reduce student loans for higher education.
Type: Media
U.S.-Panama Relations
President Balladares talked about his Wednesday meeting with President Clinton. He commented on international trade and efforts to fight drug trafficking. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. Some exchanges in Spanish and are not translated.
Type: Media
International Automobile Markets
Mr. Trotman talked about the global marketplace for automobiles, the implications for business and government, and how the industry may prepare for the future. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Impact of the Budget Agreement
Mr. Miller, Office of Management and Budget Director under President Reagan, talked about what would happen if Congress did not pass the required appropriations bills by the October 1 deadline. He claimed that those who are saying that the federal government will shut down are exaggerating the problem because this is a normal part of congressional and presidential debate over the budget. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
I Have a Dream Speech Anniversary
Mr. Jackson, joined by several other civil rights leaders, talked about the progress in the civil rights movement and over the last 30 years and the challenges still remaining. He stated that the 1963 March on Washington was for "jobs, justice and freedom." This event marked the 32nd anniversary of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech given on the mall. After his remarks, he took questions from the press.
Type: Media