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Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Secretary Pena talked about the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and maintaining the security of the nation's nuclear stockpile. The treaty was completed in late 1996 and signed by 148 nations with eight ratifying it. Following his prepared remarks, Secretary Pena answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
New Unionism
Mr. Chase talked about the future of labor unions. He talked about the broad outlines of "new unionism" and its tenets of teachers taking personal responsibility for the welfare of their teachers, taking risks and a new approach to cooperating with management. Mr. Simon also talked about the new approaches unions seek to employ. Mr. Chase also answered questions from the audience, as did Mr. Cameron.
Type: Media
Folk Singer Perspective
Mr. Seeger talked about the need for small organizations of committed people to meet the challenges of the next century. He provided several anecdotal examples of the benefits of small groups, whether churches, publications, or businesses and how they help people in their local communities. He also sang several songs. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Readings from Letters of a Nation
Speakers read from Letters of a Nation: A Collection of Extraordinary American Letters. The event was organized as a benefit for an organization called Literacy Volunteers of America. Letters read included missives from Elvis Presley to President Nixon and Ernest Hemingway to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Mr. Carroll is the editor of Letters of a Nation.
Type: Media
Abolishing Nuclear Weapons
General Butler was the first U.S. commander of U.S. nuclear forces to ever call for their abolition. He talked about his place in the U.S. strategic planning for nuclear war and then described his abhorrence of using nuclear weapons and the effects of such use. He felt that the U.S. should use its powerful place in the world to set the example for abolishing nuclear weapons. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Microsoft Agreement with Justice Department
Microsoft officials announced the company decision to comply with a court order to allow personal computer manufacturers to license its Windows 95 operating system without the installation of the Microsoft Internet Explorer. Particularly the Explorer software will remain part of Windows 95, but the icon will disappear so that most users are unaware that they have it. The officials also stressed that Microsoft continues to believe that consumers should determine the software available on their computers through market competition.
Type: Media
Middle East Peace Process
Prime Minister Netanyahu talked about the status of the Middle East peace process and the role the United States government is playing in the peace negotiations. The prime minister gave his thoughts on the talks with Chairman Arafat and his upcoming meeting with President Clinton. Following his prepared remarks, Prime Minister Netanyahu answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Hope, Growth and Opportunity
Mr. Forbes talked presents his assessment of the state of the Union and what he sees as this year's agenda in Congress and the executive branch. He has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2000. Following his presentation, Mr. Forbes answered questions from the press.
Type: Media
U.S. and Baltic Republics
Presidents Brazauskas, Meri and Ulmanis talked about the recent agreement of an alliance between the United States and their respective nations. They also talked about possible inclusion in NATO. Following their presentations, they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Campaign Finance Reform
Mr. Perot talked about the problems associated with the current method in which congressional and presidential campaigns are run. He recounted his experiences running for the presidency in 1992 and 1996 and the ways in which special interests can control campaigns. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Perot answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media