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1998 Election Issues
Panelists talked about the upcoming 1998 election cycle. Mr. Cook, Mr. Goeas and Ms. Lake gave their opinions on what the most significant issues would be and which races would be of importance. Following their discussion they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Japanese Economic Policy
Mr. Omi talked about his country's economic policy during his remarks. He talked about his trip to the United States and his meeting with various officials from the Clinton administration. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Omi answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S.-Japan Relations
Ambassador Foley made his first appearance in his new position at the Japan National Press Club. In his speech, he stressed the importance of continuing bilateral cooperation in a variety of areas, including security and science, in addition to improving economic relations. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. Translation from Japanese to English was by audio translation system.
Type: Media
Democratic Party Priorities
Senator Kennedy talked about the future of the Democratic Party as well as current issues that will come before the Senate during the next session. He also outlined initiatives, such as an increase in the minimum wage, that he will sponsor in the upcoming months. Following his prepared remarks, Senator Kennedy took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Commercial Development in Space
This was the 25th anniversary of Apollo 17, the last lunar mission. Mr. Cernan and Mr. Schmitt talked about the need to return to the moon and the role of commercial enterprise and technological advances in pursuing that goal. Following their presentations, the astronauts took questions from the press.
Type: Media
United Nations Issues
Ambassador Richardson spoke about the current state of the United Nations. He stressed the importance of U.S. back payments of dues to the United Nations and U.S. commitments in other areas to support the variety of important U.N. initiatives and the unity of the Security Council toward Iraq on the issue of arms inspections. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Actor Perspective
Mr. Stewart talked about acting, the theater and the "contract" between actors and audience, and shared some of his experiences. He is a Shakespearian actor and performed a few excerpts. He also is well known for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the television series, "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Stewart answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Gun Control
Wayne LaPierre and Rep. Charles Schumer debated the merits of gun control. Rep. Schumer argued the case for gun control and Mr. LaPierre argued against. Topics included the Brady Bill, the Assault Weapons Ban, and counter-interpretations of the Second Amendment to the Constitution. Rep. Schumer has been a longtime critic of Mr. LaPierre's organization, the National Rifle Association. Following the debate, the participants took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Situation in Cambodia
Prince Ranariddh spoke about the current political situation in Cambodia. On July 5, Hun Sen led a coup against Ranariddh's government and his Khmer Rouge allies. The prince is in the United States to ask for U.S. and U.N. assistance to restore him to power. He also took questions from the press.
Type: Media
Holocaust Victims' Assets in Swiss Banks
Mr. Gut spoke about the controversy over Holocaust victims' bank accounts being lost by Swiss banks and other issues regarding Swiss relations with Nazi Germany during World War Two. Mr. Gut responded to the mounting pressure being levelled against the Swiss for their role in freely trading with the Hitler regime. He said that the accusations and prejudgments serve only to stir up unnecessary emotions. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Gut took questions from the audience.
Type: Media