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 …
364 viewsMr. 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 …
364 viewsSecretary-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.
127 viewsThe secretary discusses his recent trip to Poland and U.S. agricultral trade policies.
43 viewsA 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…
60 viewsHouse 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.…
31 viewsThe National Press Foundation gave out awards for Consumer Journalism, which includes newsletter journalism, broadcast television, and Washington correspondent. Former President Gerald Ford …
42 viewsSecretary 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…
60 viewsPolish 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…
319 viewsHumorist Russell Baker is honored for his career in journalism.
95 viewsLeader of the Estonian National Front Marju Lauristin addressed the National Press Club on the topic Choice for Estonia.
66 viewsAdmiral 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.
109 viewsPresident 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…
196 viewsThe complete title of Rep. Gephardt’s speech is “Democratic Party’s Economic and Fiscal Policy Blueprint for the Nation.”
100 viewsMr. 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…
141 viewsPresident 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…
74 viewsUNITA 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…
1,569 viewsDr. 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…
48 viewsThe 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…
73 viewsMr. 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 …
52 viewsIn 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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