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Changing Military Threat in Europe
Gen. Galvin's appearance came within a month after President Bush's proposal for troop reductions in Europe had been accepted by the Soviet Union. Galvin spoke about instability in Eastern Europe, arms control proposals, and the question of a reunified Germany's membership in NATO.
Type: Media
New York Mayor Address
The speaker was elected mayor of New York City in November 1989. He is the first black to hold the office.
Type: Media
Europe in Transition - A Norwegian View
The prime minister is a member of Norway's Conservative Party. He discussed the changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Mr. Syse refers to the relationship of European countries within NATO and the European Community. Norway is a member of NATO but not of the European Community.
Type: Media
Developments in Yugoslavia
Vice President Pregl talked about the changes in Yugoslavia since the war. Topics included economic reforms, domestic and international markets, human rights, and political parties. He answered questions.
Type: Media
Changes in Europe
The Austrian leader discussed his county's economy, changes in Eastern Europe, and the role of European institutions in change. He also discussed Austria's application for membership in the European Community.
Type: Media
The Struggle Against Apartheid
The speaker is an anti-apartheid activist who served jail terms in South Africa during the 1970s and 1980s. He discussed the changing situation in South Africa with the release of Nelson Mandela. South African President F.W. de Klerk announced reforms on February 2 that included the release of Mandela. Mr. Lekota specifically mentioned the release of other political prisoners and the lifting of the state of emergency as conditions of reform that the South African government had not yet fulfilled.
Type: Media
U.S.-Korea Trade Relations
The Korean minister of industry and trade was in Washington for an annual meeting with the U.S. Commerce secretary. He discussed trade and investment between the two countries. After his remarks he answered audience members' questions.
Type: Media
Central American Peace Plan
Mr. Cristiani's appearance came while he was in the United States to meet with United Nations General Secretary Javier Perez de Cuellar concerning the Central American presidents' peace plan. Cristiani also discussed the investigation into the murders of Jesuit priests in El Salvador in November 1989.
Type: Media
Hungarian Transition
Mr. Antall's appearance came as an aid bill for the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe, including Hungary, was being considered in the Senate.
Type: Media