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Ukraine's Struggle for Independence
Mr. Kuchma spoke about U.S.-Ukrainian relations, and Ukrainian efforts to establish a stable political and economic base for Ukrainian independence. He mentioned such problems as forming effective governmental institutions, creating an individual economy in place of a communist one and controlling nuclear weapons. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. Translation from Ukrainian to English was by interpreter.
Type: Media
U.S.-Cuba Relations
President Alarcon spoke about U.S.-Cuban relations, including the hope for eventual normalcy in their interactions. He focused on such issues as the collapse of the Cuban economy in the post-Cold War world and recovery from it. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Society and the Automobile
Mr. Eaton discussed the role of the automobile in modern society and how it has dramatically changed society.
Type: Media
Midterm Elections Analysis
Mr. Jackson and talked about the Rainbow Coalition's efforts to respond to the Republican victories in the midterm elections in the legislative battles of the next two years and the reasons he sees for the victory including low turnout and demoralization of minorities and working class citizens. After his remarks, he took questions from the press.
Type: Media
Republican Committee Elections Reaction
Mr. Barbour summarized the Republican victories in the 1994 congressional and gubernatorial elections.. It was the largest congressional takeover in this century. They gained a majority with 8 Senate seats and 52 House seats. They also now have governors in 31 states. Not a single incumbent Republican lost. He also talked about the Republican agenda of less government and more personal responsibility. After his remarks, he took questions from the press.
Type: Media
Republic of Georgia Economic Reform
The mayor of the Georgian Republic's second largest city examined political and economic reforms in his country. He is also an adviser to President Sheverdnadze. Following prepared remarks, he took questions from the reporters present. Translation from Russian to English was by translator.
Type: Media
U.S.-Finland Relations
President Ahtisarri spoke about events in his country, including a recent referendum on entrance into the European Economic Union and Finland's place in the future of Europe. He also talked about Finland-U.S. relations in the post Cold War world. After his prepared remarks, he took questons from the audience.
Type: Media
State of the United States
Mr. Vidal spoke about his perspectives on the problems facing the United States, including crime and health care. He also talked about the growth of government and its continuing intrusions into people's lives for various reasons. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Author Perspective
Mr. Wouk humorously discussed some of his writings.
Type: Media
Midterm Elections and the Democratic Party
Mr. From discussed the midterm elections and how the Democratic Party must once again redirect and redefine its core and campaign strategy.
Type: Media