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A memorial service was held for former presidential adviser and Ambassador Robert S. Strauss, who died on March 19, 2014. In this portion former Secretary of State James Baker delivered a eu…

After a videotaped introduction from President Bush, President Shevardnadze talked about world order and stability in the post-Cold War era. He talked about the destructive nature of ideolog…

Secretary Baker delivered an address entitled, “American and the Post-Coup Soviet Union.” It was his first public comment on U.S.-Soviet relations since the leaders of Russia, Byelorussia, a…

Secretary James Baker and Foreign Minister Boris Pankin of the Soviet Union discussed their thoughts on the progress made during the Middle East Peace Conference.

President George H.W. Bush and Secretary of State James Baker briefed reporters on recent events in the Soviet Union, where earlier in the day Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev gave a drama…

Secretary of State Baker briefed reporters on developments in the START strategic arms treaty negotiations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Talks had been underway in Washington, DC, b…

U.S. Secretary of State Baker and Soviet Foreign Minister Bessmertnykh met in Washington to discuss plans for a strategic-arms reduction treaty and addressed the media following their meetin…

President Bush announced the nomination of Robert S. Strauss for Ambassador to the Soviet Union in the White House Rose Garden. Mr. Strauss is a Democrat, a close friend of President Bush, a…

Mr. Baker and Mr. Bessmertnykh spoke to reporters following their meeting with President Bush. Mr. Bessmertnykh said he was completely satisfied with the outcome of the meeting. In a stateme…

Secretary of State James A. Baker III discussed the significance of Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Sheverdnadze’s resignation on December 20, which indicated the high level of crisis in the …

James Baker, Secretary of State, spoke to reporters after meeting with the new Prime Minister of England, John Major. Baker spoke on the situation in the Persian Gulf.

President Bush and Shevardnadze met with reporters after their meeting. In prepared remarks, the president announced plans to assist with medical supplies and food shortages and to help Gorb…

The committee is made up of individuals and organizations interested in improving East-West relations, with special focus on Soviet-American relations. Secretary Baker addressed the group on…

Secretary of State James A. Baker III testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the recent summit between U.S. and Soviet leaders at Camp David. Sec. Baker related the extra…

Secretary Baker reviewed the U.S.-Soviet summit and its implications for the upcoming NATO summit.

Secretary of State James Baker reviewed the day’s summit meetings between Presidents Bush and Gorbachev in Washington, DC.

President Gorbachev was greeted by Secretary Baker and he made a brief statement. He arrived from Ottawa, following two days of talks with Prime Minister Mulroney.

The secretary outlined the agenda for the summit to be held May 31 through June 3. Some of the topics to be discussed include the conventional forces agreement, human rights, regional confli…

At a news conference Secretary of State James Baker spoke about an upcoming summit between Mikhail Gorbachev and President George Bush.

Secretary of State James Baker and Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevaednadze answered reporter questions regarding Lithuania following their meeting. This program is in English and transla…