The most recent programs for the G-7 Summit Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=983 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:31:00 GMT Udi Dadush spoke about an upcomming meeting of G-7 leaders, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington to discuss the global financial crisis. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281718-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281718-4 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Treasury officials talked about the planned meeting of the G-7 finance ministers on Friday, October 10, 2008, prior to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281678-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Snow talked with reporters about the results of the annual meeting of the Group of Seven. Topics included the Japanese economy, the strengthening of economies in sub-Saharan Africa, increasing U.S. productivity, oil production, the International Monetary Fund, and the role of the U.S. in global economic stability. After his remarks he answered reporters' questions. The news conference was held at the St. Regis Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192145-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192145-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Secretary O'Neill is meeting this week with the finance ministers of all the G-7 countries. They spoke with reporters about some of the issues on their agenda, including the effects of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166538-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Secretary O'Neill talked with reporters about the July 7-8 summit meeting of G-7 finance ministers in Rome. He said the agenda included world economic outlook, debt relief and other issues. He answered media questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165041-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165041-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112740-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCurry briefed reporters on various topics. Many questions focused on tax cut legislation and the upcoming Summit of the Eight in Denver. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86825-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86825-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCurry took reporters' questions on a wide variety of topics. Questions focused on the president's initiatives on race relations and the upcoming G-7 and Russia summit in Denver over the weekend. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86579-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Bentsen spoke following a meeting of the G-7 countries to discuss global employment. He described the meeting as a gathering of those directly responsible for implementing relevant policies in their respective countries and not academics. Representatives of these countries met to discuss ways to improve the outlook for jobs globally. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55258-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT In Detroit, President Clinton addressed the ministers of the G-7 nations and representatives of the European Union during the G-7 Jobs Conference. The President discussed the "challenge of creating and maintaining a high-wage, high-growth society in mature, industrial countries confronted by the challenges of a global economy." The President stressed that private enterprise, not government action, is the engine of economic growth and job creation. The President added that he and the G-7 ministers will be discussing the responsibility of government, what must be done in the private sector, and how the responsibilities of each can be coordinated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55235-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55235-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Chapman and Mr. Smith discussed the results of the Tokyo G-7 summit, especially the effects on President Clinton's popular image. Other topics included the flooding in the midwest and the status of the president's budget plan, including the impact of minority votes on the passage of a conference bill in the House. Mr. Chapman spoke via remote link from Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/45098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/45098-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the Clinton presidency, the status of the president's budget plan, health care reform, and this week's G-7 summit in Tokyo, including economic aid to Russia. All three guests believed that the president at the summit gained more in image than in substance. Other topics included the sentencing of Charles Keating and the NAFTA and GATT agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/44736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/44736-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the London Economic Summit and the agreement of the United States to provide technical assistance. Although the Soviet Union did not receive substantial economic assistance, Mr. Gorbachev and his political agenda were accepted by the seven nations participating in the summit. The guests speculated on what might occur in the Soviet economy in the coming year and the political situations that could occur for leaders following the summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19399-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Hoyer, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and the Helsinki Commission, discussed the 1991 Economic Summit and aid to the Soviet Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19319-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Krusche, correspondent for the German publication Der Spiegel, discussed the German delegation's perspective of the 1991 Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations on the final day of the summit. He spoke on the agenda of Germany upon entering the summit, and discussed Soviet-German relations. Mr. Krusche compared the economic summit to the Olympics, saying the meetings and propaganda kept things moving in the international arena in both the political and economic spheres. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19326-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT President Bush briefed the press on the United States' perspective on the results of the Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations which ended earlier in the day. He also spoke on recent developments in U.S.-Soviet relations, including the announcement earlier in the day of agreement on the START treaty and plans for a superpower summit to be held in Moscow at the end of July. President Bush explained the technical issues that had held up the START treaty for a number of years, and expressed confidence in the committal of the Soviet Union to embark on a true program of reform. He admitted an exact program had yet to be worked out, but said the Soviet Union had agreed to make a "shift" in its political and economic reforms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19324-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Soviet President Gorbachev and British Prime Minister Major briefed reporters following a meeting between President Gorbachev and the seven leaders participating in the Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations, which ended earlier in the day. Prime Minister Major announced the creation of a six point plan for technical aid to the Soviet Union, and the invitation of a limited membership of the Soviet Union to international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. He said the seven leaders had satisfied themselves concerning the Soviet Union's commitment to reform during their questioning to Soviet President Gorbachev. The prime minister said large scale financial aid was not discussed during the meeting, and it was hoped large financial investments in the Soviet Union encouraged by the technical assistance would fill in for the lack of direct financial aid. President Gorbachev said his country was pledged to economic transformation away from a centrally planned system, but needed the cooperation of the rest of the global marketplace in attaining their goal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19323-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Soviet President Gorbachev and U.S. President Bush held a news conference in the U.S. Embassy in London after their meeting in association with the Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations. President Gorbachev announced agreement had been reached on the START arms reduction treaty, and announced a superpower summit would be held in Moscow at the end of July. President Bush accepted the invitation, and said the START treaty was in the best interests of the American people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19322-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Chancellor Kohl and members of his cabinet held a news conference following the Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations in London, England, which ended July 17. Earlier in the day, Munich, Germany was announced the location of the 1992 Economic Summit. Speaking of the first economic summit since the unification of Germany, Chancellor Kohl said the summit had gone extremely well. He discussed the economic status of Germany, which is experiencing both an economic boom in its western area and an economic reformation in its eastern regions. He expressed the hope that Germany may open up trade with the Soviet Union, and spoke on issues affecting the summit such as environmental issues, Eastern Europe, and developing countries around the world. He responded to questions from reporters following his opening remarks. Chancellor Kohl's remarks were translated into English by a translator speaking over his speech in German. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19316-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Chairman of the 1991 Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations John Major read the final communique of the summit, which ties together the main themes of the declarations produced during the summit. The summit's political declaration focused on strengthening the United Nation's role as an arbiter and enforcer of international law, and regulation of unconventional and conventional arms sales. The summit's economic declaration centered around maintaining economic policies encouraging open markets, lower interest rates, and reduction of budget deficits. It also supported the growth of world savings, the increased role of the international monetary fund, and the continuation of the Uruguay round of trade negotiations. The economic declaration also supported the political and economic reformation of the Soviet Union and countries in Eastern Europe, and stressed the integration of environmental policies with economic decisions. The summit also produced a declaration on arms sales, supporting U.N. regulation of international arms transfers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19315-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wegter, spokesman for European Community vice president Frans Andriessen, discussed the progress of the Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations on the second day of the three day summit. He said the summit was making excellent progress in creating the political declaration and the economic declaration of the summit. He also went over the concerns of the European Community, including aid to Eastern Europe and the continuing GATT trade negotiations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19647-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wilson-Smith, Ottawa Bureau Chief for MacLean's Magazine, discussed the expectations Canada held concerning the Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations, being held in London July 15-17. He said Canada was concerned about the environment, GATT trade talks, South Africa, and aid to the Soviet Union as it approached the summit table. Mr. Wilson-Smith said Canada wished to take a softer line toward the Soviet Union to encourage further reforms, but said reform efforts were hampered by the Soviets' inability to decide on a single program for reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19261-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Foreign Secretary Hurd and British Political Director Weston announced the release of the political communique of the seven leaders participating in the Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations, which addressed a number of political issues discussed in the summit, including the situation in the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. The communique largely focused on utilizing the United Nations as a global arbiter of political conflict. It contained provisions supporting the use of force in eliminating the nuclear threat from Iraq. Foreign Secretary Hurd, also the chairman of the foreign secretaries participating in the economic summit, said Great Britain would support the use of military force in preventing Iraq from producing nuclear weapons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19615-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sachs, co-author of a proposal to give $30 million in aid to the Soviet Union, discussed the role of Soviet President Gorbachev in the Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations. The proposal, entitled "The Grand Bargain," is on the table at the economic summit. He discussed the process by which the Soviet Union must adopt a market economy in order to cure its extensive financial crisis, and must begin political democratization in order to pacify its new political allies and its own citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19247-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Burney defined the term "sherpa" and described the importance of the sherpas as liaisons to the heads of state. Mr. Burney, the sherpa from Canada for the 1991 summit in London, outlined the agenda of the leaders during the three-day summit. He mentioned that of equal importance to the time spent in meetings was the quality of the discussion and negotiations that were conducted throughout the three days. Mr. Burney concluded by mentioning the procedure followed at the meetings and the organizational role played by the sherpas to plan the 1992 summit in Germany. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19612-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kimura outlined the goals of the Japanese government for the 1991 economic summit. He believed that two of the primary goals of the summit would be to finish trade negotiations regarding the Uruguay round of talks and to discuss specific military proposals concerning weapons of "mass destruction." Mr. Kimura explained the current U.S.-Japan trade agreements and offered his opinion of the possibility of a North American trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He concluded by stating that leaders in London would have the ability to accomplish substantial goals during the summit meetings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19606-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ruhfus described Germany's role in the upcoming economic summit. He explained the need to have an assessment of where Germany stood in the world economy as well as the necessity to look at the recent events in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. Mr. Ruhfus described the preparation and organization required from his staff before the summit as well as the dedication required of the sherpas, who will be present at the summit in London. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19600-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Andreani spoke about the members of the delegation which will attend the economic summit, including President Francois Mitterrand. He also described the typical amount of preparation that was required for an economic summit. Most of his remarks centered around the first part of the economic agenda, the need to focus on fiscal policies among each of the seven industrialized nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19595-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Crabtree explained the purpose of the creation of his organization. He stated that members felt that the seven leaders of the industrialized nations had overlooked issues of the environment and other social welfare issues. These members wanted to challenge the governments of the nations and created a summit to discuss the alternative issues facing each of the countries. He mentioned that he felt the G-7 nations were an "extremely unrepresentative" body regarding crucial world issues such as the environment and worldwide democracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19589-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Armstrong described his role as a sherpa, or personal representative, to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the 1990 summit in Houston, Texas. He discussed the role of the media and the importance of the dialogues and interchanges between delegates at the summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19585-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19585-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Varcoe, a member of Britain's foreign service and coordinator of the 1991 economic summit, discussed the logistics and operational details of the meetings in London. He explained that protocol was needed to improve the running of the summit and that he expected to attend to 5000 delegates and reporters during the three days. He concluded by stating the need for qualified interpreters throughout the summit as translations would be necessary for the delegates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19167-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19167-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Andriessen described the 1991 economic summit and what he felt could be expected for the European community. Many of his comments were directed at the fiscal problems of the United States and the dependence of the European Community on large nations like the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19509-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wood, deputy head of mission at the British Embassy in Washington, DC, discussed the current state of U.S.-Great Britain relations heading into the 1991 Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations, being held in London from July 15-17, 1991. Mr. Wood also discussed the agenda of Great Britain in the economic summit, and the planning involving in preparations for the summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19514-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Burney discussed his role as Prime Minister Mulroney's "sherpa," or personal representative in the Economic Summit for the Industrialized Nations. He said his role was to make arrangements for the prime minister in advance of the summit in order to inform the leader of the probable agenda and issues of most importance of each of the seven leaders of the industrialized nations. The term "sherpa" comes from the mountaineering term for the person who clears the way to the summit for a mountaineering party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19511-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19511-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Binyon, diplomatic editor for the London Times, discussed the "international circus," better known as the Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations being held in London, England from July 15-17, 1991. Mr. Binyon answered telephone callers' questions on the summit, Western aid to the Soviet Union, international trade, and other matters relating to the economic summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19508-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19508-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Street scenes and familiar tourist attractions in London were recorded preceding the economic summit, including scenes of British policemen, soldiers, and other scenes from London's daily life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19507-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jako von Uexkull, chairman of "The Other Economic Summit," discussed his organization's "alternative economic summits," held in the host city of the Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations each year. The goal of "The Other Economic Summit," is to provide a forum for alternative initiatives to solve the economic, political and environmental problems left unaddressed by the economic summit of the seven leading industrialized nations. The alternative summit invites delegates from countries all over the world to discuss global problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19506-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Camera persons recorded scenes from the Summit Media Headquarters before the beginning of the 1991 Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations being held in London, England July 15-17, 1991. The Summit Media Headquarters included conveniences for international media including a sumptuous buffet, post office, and travel services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19503-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Undersecretary of the Treasury for International Affairs David Mulford took telephone callers' questions on the 1991 Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations to begin in London the following day. He discussed the issues which were likely to dominate the economic summit, which included Western aid to the Soviet Union, the continuing round of GATT trade talks, and the United Nation's role in international relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19106-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19106-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Political and economic writers from the G-7 industrial nations offered their opinions about the upcoming summit meeting. They described GATT, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, which serves as a multilateral negotiation between most non-communist countries to further free trade. The Uruguay Round, the latest round of tariff-reducing talks, was also discussed. Mr. Brueggmann explained how he felt that the media circus surrounding the economic summits of recent years had a negative effect on the results of the summit. When asked what was wrong with the United States, Mr. Kawachi replied that shortsightedness of Americans toward the Japanese was a major problem. Mr. Elliott, when asked the same question, responded by citing America's internal problems, including the collapsing savings rate and the budget deficit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19105-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCormack served as President Bush's personal representative, or sherpa, at the 1989 economic summit in Paris and at the 1990 summit in Houston, Texas. He discussed last year's economic summit and described how summit meetings were planned and the influence of heads of state toward policy making. "Economic summits are about the economic management of the world," stated Mr. McCormack. He expressed his belief that summits were effective and that open communication between world leaders was vital to the success of the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19104-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT United Kingdom Prime Minister John Major briefed reporters and answered questions on the upcoming Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations, taking place in London from July 15 to July 17. The theme of the 1991 summit is, "Building World Partnership and Strengthening the International World Order." He said the summit aimed to stimulate multilateral economic cooperation and instill common economic principles throughout the world. He recited a list of issues to be addressed by the summit, including the crisis in Yugoslavia, and the economic situations in Eastern Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East. He also expressed concern on the economic concerns of poor countries around the world, and said global environmental concerns would also be discussed. Prime Minister Major said he had invited Soviet President Gorbachev to the summit to take part in meetings following the end of the actual economic summit between the U.S., Italy, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and France. He said he hoped the summit may develop a means to aid the Soviet Union to ease its entrance into the world economy. Following his prepared remarks, the prime minister responded to questions from reporters on issues relating to the summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19036-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19036-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu briefed reporters on their meeting in the president's vacation home in Maine preparing for the upcoming Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations, beginning July 15 in London, England. President Bush said he had accepted the Prime Minister's invitation to visit Japan in the fall of 1991. The two men answered questions on U.S.-Japanese relations, as well as questions on the upcoming summit. President Bush said there was no linkage between the signing of a START arms control agreement and economic aid to the Soviet Union. Prime Minister Kaifu announced Japan had paid the U.S. a $500 million contribution to the Persian Gulf war, and the president said the matter was totally resolved. A Japanese translator provided the Japanese translation of President Bush's words and reporters' questions for Prime Minister Kaifu, and an English translator provided the English translation of Prime Minister Kaifu's words for the President and assembled media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19034-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on the issues that are likely to be discussed in the London Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations, to begin on July 15 in London. Of major concern in the economic summit will be the role of Mikhail Gorbachev, President of the Soviet Union, who appealed to the leaders of the seven participating nations to allow him to participate in economic meetings following the close of the actual summit. President Gorbachev was expected to appeal for aid in the Soviet Union's political and economic transformation. Witnesses testified on how much aid is likely to be given to the Soviet Union by the industrialized nations, whether conditions should be placed on Soviet aid, and how much aid should be granted directly to Eastern European states formerly dominated by the Kremlin. Additional issues to be raised in the summit include international trade negotiations, the economic unification of Western Europe, and global environment concerns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18854-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT