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Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards
President Ford presented Mr. Walsh with the Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting of the Presidency, and Mr. Wood with the Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on Defense. He also answered questions from the media.
Type: Media
The President's Trip to China
Mr. Bauer discussed U.S. policy toward China, and the president's upcoming visit to China. He also answered media questions.
Type: Media
Northern Ireland Independence
Mr. Adams talked about the agreement on Northern Ireland's independence, the referendum held on that agreement, and the future of Northern Ireland. He also took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
North and South Korea Policy
Panelists discussed U.S. policy toward North and South Korea, and how nuclear tests in India and Pakistan could effect North Korea. They also took media questions.
Type: Media
Tobacco Settlement Pullout
Mr. Goldstone spoke about the tobacco industry perspective on proposed congressional tobacco legislation. He said that after the changes made to the settlement reached with the attorneys general, there was no chance of reaching a comprehensive settlement. He stressed that this new legislation would not allow tobacco companies to continue to exist. He also said that his company would continue to bring the limits on personal freedom and the tax increases in this legislation before the public. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Energy Strategy Report
Secretary Pena briefed reporters on U.S. national energy strategy and the prospects for summer gasoline prices. The strategy document calls for energy sources other than oil, such as nuclear and natural gas, the development of more renewable energy sources and more energy efficient technologies in industries which are large consumers of energy products. He also said that low gasoline prices should contribute to record amounts of motor travel by U.S. citizens this summer. He and the other officials also took questions from the audience of reporters.
Type: Media
International News Coverage
Mr. Cronkite spoke about the need for greater media coverage of U.S. foreign policy and its consequences. He stressed that U.S. news outlets should not sacrifice foreign news coverage for cost concerns and should commit to supporting long-term correspondents in areas around the world. He also said that there should be less dependence on local news coverage which is often not very independent of local authorities. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Press Club 90th Anniversary
Senator Thurmond spoke at the National Press Club on its 90th anniversary. He reflected on the events of the past century and the importance of U.S. influence in the future. He also took questions from the audience of reporters. The National Press Club was founded by 32 journalists in 1908 and now has over 4,000 members.
Type: Media
Asian Financial Crisis
Mr. Camdessus spoke about the International Monetary Fund response to the Asian financial crisis and how the markets there are responding. He said that the International Monetary Fund must receive additional funds from the U.S. to respond to new crises and warned that private investors must take a larger role in forecasting such events. He also outlined some ways to prevent other such financial problems, such as more publicized information and strengthening domestic financial systems. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
World Bank and Asian Financial Crisis
Mr. Wolfensohn spoke about the reasons behind the Asian financial crisis. He stressed that the nations in the region, with the assistance of the World Bank, have made remarkable economic and social achievements. He also stated that the crisis resulted from government inaction to control problems which developed in the private sector. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media