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Peace Corps in the 21st Century
Mr. Gearan and Mr. Wofford talked about the importance of volunteerism and public service. Mr. Gearan focused on the image presented overseas by American volunteers and noted that new computer technologies were rapidly changing the nature of the Peace Corps. Mr. Woffard then talked about the Mission of Americorps and its role in promoting volunteerism. After their remarks they answered questions submitted by the audience.
Type: Media
Future Of Bosnia
Foreign Minister Prlic discussed the future of Bosnia. He discussed the peacekeeping forces in Bosnia and the return of Bosnian refugees to the region. He also focused on the Kosovar refugees and how Bosnia wants to assist other countries in providing humanitarian aid. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
A New Economy for a New Century
Ms. Whitman discussed the origin of eBay on-line trading service. The company allows people to find various products and place bids in on-line auctions for the items. She also discussed the expanded market that the Internet provides and how this contributes to the growth of the company. After her prepared remarks she took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Liability for Gun Manufacturers
The panelists took positions in favor and in opposition to the issue of gun control. Issues concerning improved safeguards were discussed as well as how those safeguards apply to law enforcement. After their prepared remarks, the panelists entertained questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Integrity in Law Enforcement
Attorney General Reno discussed the relationship between police and the citizens they protect. She focused on how trust between these two groups is essential for effective law enforcement and that many minority groups do not trust police officers. She stressed that effective policing does not involve the violation of human rights and police departments must make such conduct unacceptable. After her prepared remarks she took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Luncheon Address
Mr. Danzig talked about the future of the Navy and the events in Yugoslavia. He described some of the ways in which Navy training and operations need to be changed. He also commented on changes in Navy recruiting. He took questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Years of Renewal
Mr. Kissinger discussed his book Years of Renewal, published by Simon and Schuster. The book examines Kissinger's time spent as national security adviser and the foreign policy of the Cold War era. He also focused on his research methods and current foreign policy. After his prepared remarks he took written questions from the audience. Mr. Kissinger conducted a book signing after he took questions.
Type: Media
Status of the District of Columbia
Mayor Williams spoke about his administrative and budgetary priorities for the nation's capitol. He commented on the need for regional cooperation to deal with important issues in American cities. Among other issues he commented on taxes, schools, and the need for a new labor strategy. He responded to questions from reporters.
Type: Media
The New NEA: Lead, Follow, Get Out of the Way
Mr. Chase talked about education standards. He stated that the NEA can and must play the decisive role in revitalizing public education for American children. He commented on the education issues that the NEA plans to address. He stated that the neglect of teachers is one of the most serious problems in America. He took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Post-Impeachment Politics
Governor Whitman talked about the future of the Republican Party and the need to reach out to younger voters who had "known only one Germany." She said that the governors were making a difference in states and that future leaders of the party would be drawn from their ranks. After her comments she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media