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Future of Commercial Aviation
Mr. Carty talked about the future of commercial aviation. Among the issues he addressed were the financial state of the industry, security improvements on airlines and at airports in response to terrorist threats, future cooperation with intelligence and law enforcement officials, and competition in an unstable market. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Corporate Governance Reform
Senator McCain spoke about corporate responsibility and recent accounting scandals resulting in financial failures of several companies. Among the issues he addressed were the need for stricter regulations of accounting standards, separating consulting and accounting duties of auditors, and holding executives to strict accountability standards. Following his remarks he answered questions from reporters in the audience.
Type: Media
European Community
President Cox spoke about economic and political changes in Europe and how they might affect relations with the United States. Among the issues he addressed were the introduction of the Euro, trade relations, mutual security, and cooperation in international peacekeeping efforts. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Teaching Children About History
Mrs. Cheney's speech is titled, "Why History Shouldn't Be a Mystery: The Importance of Teaching Kids About the American Past." She is the author of a recent children's book, America: A Patriotic Primer. Program is only available to view online.
Type: Media
The Rule of Law
Mr. Hirshon talked about a new survey on attitudes toward the rule of law. Among the issues he addressed were public opinion following September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, children's awareness of legal issues, and civil rights concerns. Following his remarks he answered questions from reporters in the audience.
Type: Media
Hope Through Heartsongs
Mattie Stepanek read from his new book Hope Through Heartsongs, published by Hyperion. A question and answer period followed the reading. Mattie Stepanek, age 11, has been writing poetry since he was three. He is the author of two other books, Heartsongs and Journey Through Heartsongs. In 2002, Mattie, who lives with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, became the national ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. After his presentation, he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Homeownership
Secretary Martinez talked about homeownership in minority communities, removing regulatory barriers to homeownership, and increasing information available to consumers about broker fees. He also talked about his background as a teenager who fled Cuba in the 1960s. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Palestinian Issues
Mr. Shaath reacted to President Bush's announcement that he would support a provisional Palestinian state under certain conditions, including the establishment of a new leadership regime in Palestine.
Type: Media
Racing for the Bomb
Mr. Norris discussed Racing for the Bomb, his biography of General Leslie Groves published by Steerforth Press. Leslie Groves was a career officer in the Army Corps of Engineers who became the director of the top secret Manhattan Project in 1942. He organized the construction of the 2 billion dollar project, oversaw a workforce of over 150,000, and completed the construction of the first atomic bomb in a thousand days. In the book, Mr. Norris also talks about Groves' role in mobilizing U.S. troops during the war and his directorship of the project to build the Pentagon. Mr. Blanton commented…
Type: Media
Health Care Issues
Senator Kennedy spoke about Democratic proposals for health care reforms. Among the issues he addressed were prescription drug coverage for the elderly, reducing health care costs, and expanding insurance coverage to all Americans. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media