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Arts Endowment Issues
On her first anniversary as chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, Ms. Alexander talked about her position and the struggle in the United States over the definition of art and censorship. After her prepared remarks, she took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Congressional Campaign Update
Mr. Leonard and Mr. Dixon discussed what was going on in the U.S. House races. They also took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Economic Investments
Mr. Lynch talked about the U.S. economy, especially the relationship between it and the investment market. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Nelson Mandela on Multiracial Democracy in South Africa
At a National Press Club luncheon in 1994, President Nelson Mandela talked about his experiences in the first few months of office and his goals for continuing to reform South African political, societal and economic institutions.
Type: Media
Senate Career Perspective
Senator Mitchell discussed the legislative agenda and reflected on his tenure in Washington. He is retiring after fourteen years in the Senate. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Northern Ireland Peace Process
Mr. Adams spoke about the prospects for peace in Northern Ireland. On Monday, U.S. President Bill Clinton lifted the ban on government contacts with Sinn Fein, the political branch of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). Mr. Adams responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Immigration Reform Interim Report
Former Congresswoman Jordan spoke on the work of the commission she chairs, and on its interim report on computerized immigration verification. Following prepared remarks, she took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Growing Cynicism Affecting American Politics
Panelists discussed the public cynicism about Congress and the U.S. political process. Topics included the causes of and solutions to public dissatisfaction, as well as the effects of cynicism on the government and the media.
Type: Media
Our Common Future
Mr. Turner described the evils of business competition that sometimes limit progress, especially Time-Warner's blocking of his attempt to acquire another network. He responded to questions submitted by audience members. Some language may be offensive.
Type: Media
Memories of President Truman
Mrs. Daniel, daughter of President Harry Truman, reminisced about the presidential career of her father. Following her prepared remarks, she answered questions from the audience, often humorously.
Type: Media