Radiological Material Security
Witnesses testified about the security of radiological materials that can be used by terrorists to construct what are commonly known as “dirty bombs.” Witnesses included representatives of f…
493 viewsWitnesses testified about the security of radiological materials that can be used by terrorists to construct what are commonly known as “dirty bombs.” Witnesses included representatives of f…
493 viewsIn his first question time, Prime Minister Tony Blair took members' questions. Questions focused on his policies on various issues and his reform of the question time session.
378 viewsEuropean winners of the Nobel Prize spoke to the European Parliament. The event on Europe Day formed part of the celebrations to mark 50 years since the signing of the inaugural Rome Treaty.
155 viewsSpeaking before an audience of 8,000 at Odyssey Arena, President Bill Clinton and others spoke about peace in Northern Ireland. He encouraged the Irish people to stay the course of the peace…
362 viewsDavid Trimble talked about the political and security situation in Northern Ireland. Among the topics he addressed were levels of violence, the status of disarmament, political cooperation b…
63 viewsMembers questioned the prime minister about rising taxes, drug testing in schools, and a kidnapping attempt in Belfast and its implications for the Good Friday agreement.
249 viewsNorthern Ireland Secretary John Reid, spoke to members and answered questions about the status of the ceasefire in Northern Ireland. He said that the British government would take a more vig…
161 viewsThe prime minister answered questions about a new anti-euro advertisement. In the ad popular British actors and three Labor members of Parliament try to persuade British citizens against ado…
160 viewsMembers questioned the prime minister about President Bush’s plan to place a 30 percent tariff on steel imports to the United States. Members also questioned Mr. Blair’s continued support f…
154 viewsNorthern Ireland’s Ulster Unionist Party Leader David Trimble addressed the British Conservative Party. He commented on how the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washingto…
78 viewsUlster Unionist Party Leader David Trimble called a news conference in London to talk about the Irish Republican Army. He also spoke about the situation in Northern Ireland in the wake of th…
49 viewsAfter meeting with President Bill Clinton, David Trimble and Shamus Mallon talked with reporters about the peace process in Northern Ireland. They answered questions from the media.
59 viewsDavid Trimble described his meeting with National Security Advisor Sandy Berger as well as the role of the United States in the peace talks. He also challenged Irish Republicans to make thei…
54 viewsBritish and Irish leaders commented on issues of mutual concern including the Good Friday agreements, the new British-Irish council, and regional cooperation.
79 viewsAfter a meeting with President Clinton, the leaders of Northern Ireland political parties talked with reporters separately. Mr. Mallus said that the president understands the situation in No…
93 viewsThe Harriman Democracy awards were given to the negotiators of the Good Friday Peace Agreement in Northern Ireland. They focused on the importance of the agreement and the progress it produc…
162 viewsMr. David Trimble, Northern Ireland Assembly First Minister Designate, discussed the progress that Northern Ireland has made since the succession of the country from the United Kingdom and t…
49 viewsPresident Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair addressed members of the Northern Ireland Assembly on the peace process. President Clinton spoke about the need to bring lasting peace…
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