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    Antarctica & Future of Global Environment

    Mr. Cousteau discussed the role of Antarctica in the international environmental debate. During his visit to Washington, Cousteau met with congressional and executive branch officials in an …

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    Defense Confirmation Battle

    Secretary-designee John Tower talked about his nomination and how he plans to manage the department’s budget. He answered audience questions including one on his drinking.

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    Agricultural Trade Policies

    The secretary discusses his recent trip to Poland and U.S. agricultral trade policies.

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    Review of First Year of Bush Administration

    A National Press Club Luncheon speech by White House Chief of Staff Gov, John Sununu. He gives an “unbiased assessment” of the administration’s first year in office. He considers Pres. Bush…

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    The Press and a Divided Government

    House minority Leader Bob Michel (R-IL) gave his perspective on the relationship between the Congress, the presidency, and the press. Michel delivered his remarks at the National Press Club.…

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    Consumer Journalism Awards

    The National Press Foundation gave out awards for Consumer Journalism, which includes newsletter journalism, broadcast television, and Washington correspondent. Former President Gerald Ford …

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    Affordable Housing

    Secretary Jack Kemp alluded to the tearing down of the Berlin wall in his speech supporting President Bush’s HOPE program. The Home Ownership and Opportunity for People Everywhere program pr…

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    Business Investment in Poland

    Polish Solidarity Leader Lech Walesa appeared at the National Press Club the day after he addressed a joint meeting of Congress. Speaking through an interpreter, Walesa reiterated the centra…

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    4th Estate Awards Dinner

    Humorist Russell Baker is honored for his career in journalism.

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    The Choice for Estonia

    Leader of the Estonian National Front Marju Lauristin addressed the National Press Club on the topic Choice for Estonia.

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    U.S. Space Program in the 1990s

    Admiral Truly talked about NASA’s plans for the 1990s, which include trips to the Moon and Mars, the launch of a powerful space telescope, and the deployment of a permanent space station.

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    Democracy in South Korea

    President Roh talked about, “Democracy in a Period of Transition.” He pointed to progress toward full democracy in South Korea since the demonstrations of 1987, with the 1988 Olympics servi…

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    Democratic Party's Economic Philosophy

    The complete title of Rep. Gephardt’s speech is “Democratic Party’s Economic and Fiscal Policy Blueprint for the Nation.”

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    Developments in Hong Kong

    Mr. Wilson discusses the effects in Hong Kong of China’s supression of pro-democracy demonstrations. He notes that emigration from Hong Kong increased and the stock market fell, but that bus…

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    U.S.-Mexico Relations

    President Carlos Salinas de Gortari of Mexico discussed economic, political and social change in Mexico at the National Press Club. He also discussed the beneficial effects of debt renegotia…

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    Angolan Civil War

    UNITA President Jonas Savimbi spoke on the prospects for peace in Angola, following the 14-year-old civil war. UNITA, which receives military assistance from the U.S., was established by Jon…

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    Health and Welfare Issues

    Dr. Sullivan discusses the need for AIDS information, research and drugs. He also discusses the move in Congress to repeal catastrophic health insurance and a House budget reconciliation bil…

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    Developments in Argentina

    The President of Argentina Carlos Saul Menem addressed the National Press Club about evolving Argentinian democracy and his country’s financial problems, including extreme inflation caused b…

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    Proposals for Palestinian Elections

    Mr. Peres appeared while in Washington to attend the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund. He proposed elections leading to a Palestinian representative to negotiate a solution …

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    Federal Budget Deficit

    In a speech timed to coincide with congressional budget talks, Mr. Grace discusses the seriousness of the budget deficit and ways to decrease it. As the chairman of the President’s Commissio…

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