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U.S. Immigration Policy
Commissioner Ziglar talked about the Immigration and Naturalization Service and described a restructuring plan he has proposed to the Senate Appropriations Committee. He also explained last week's incident in which copies of two student visas were sent to Huffman Aviation in Florida for terrorists who died in September 11 highjackings. He answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Automobile Industry Issues
Mr. Zetsche spoke about building on the Chrysler legacy and the future of the automobile industry.
Type: Media
Ambling into History: George W. Bush
Mr. Bruni discussed his book on the 43rd president, Ambling into History: The Unlikely Odyssey of George W. Bush, published by HarperCollins. Mr. Bruni presented two versions of George W. Bush, one before the attack on the World Trade Center and one after. Assigned to cover George W. Bush's presidential campaign from its earliest stages, Mr. Bruni chronicles Bush's maturation first as a candidate, then as president. Prior to the attacks the author said the president was a man who is naturally affable and good-humored but unprepared and perhaps even unmotivated to be president. After the…
Type: Media
Shanghai Communique Anniversary
Mr. Kissinger marked the anniversary of President Nixon's 1972 official visit to China with a talk about the history of U.S.-China relations, diplomatic efforts to forge a relationship, the role of Taiwan in U.S. foreign policy, and the prospects for future relations with China. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Economics of Journalism
A panel of journalists talked about the kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal correspondent Daniel Pearl and its implication for other journalists abroad. They also talked about the economics of news, including a situation at ABC News in which "Nightline" was rumored to be replaced by "David Letterman." Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Mr. Franken talked about the operation of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, predatory lending, and American politics. Following his often humorous remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Human Rights in China
Mr. Kumar talked about the human rights conditions in China and how President Bush's current visit there may affect these issues. He specifically talked about Asian political prisoners, especially Rebiya Kadeer whose four children were present. Two of the daughters spoke, and they and Mr. Kumar answered questions from members of the media.
Type: Media
Environmental Issues
Secretary Norton talked about land management and conservation programs. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Future of Pakistan
President Musharraf talked about the future of Pakistan and the challenges they face since the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Challenges for Financial Markets
Mr. Sodano talked about the stability of the nation's financial markets following terrorist attacks on the U.S. and the financial collapse of the Enron corporation. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media