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President Bill Clinton took questions concerning the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) negotiations and the Russian elections. The president stated that the apparent election suc…

Secretary Brown briefed reporters on the details of his recently completed trip to South Africa concerning international trade and commerce issues. He stated that the meetings were very prod…

President Bill Clinton met with state business, community, and political leaders to talk about the area’s slow economy. He stressed the need to convert from a defense to a domestic economy a…

President Clinton spoke to Democratic supporters during a party fundraiser in Hollywood, CA. He spoke about his efforts to "change this country for the better. During his trip to California,…

Commerce Secretary Ron Brown discussed his upcoming trade mission to South Africa and the removal of sanctions as South Africa creates more multiracial structures.

Secretary Brown announced the opening of the Office of Economic Conversion Information which will work with industries, communities, and workers affected by changes in the defense industry. …

Commerce Secretary Ron Brown spoke at the opening of the Office of Economic Conversion Information. The office will focus on the needs of communities, industries, and workers affected by cha…

Following the conclusion of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministers summit, administration officials took questions from reporters about the Seattle meetings. Such issues as …

Following short opening statements by Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and Trade Representative Mickey Kantor, Secretary of State Warren Christopher took questions from international business le…

President Bill CLinton and administration officials greeted international trade leaders after descending the steps of Air Force One. The President was visiting Seattle, WA to meet with sever…

Via remote from the White House, Commerce Secretary Ron Brown discussed the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in the House of Representatives by a vote of 234 to 200…

Members of Congress who were undecided on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) discussed their positions. Administration officials discussed how they were attempting to persuade m…

One by one, senators, representatives, and current and former secretaries of commerce approached a microphone to voice their support for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). They…

Secretary Brown and Mr. Sculley spoke about the evolution of information systems in the U.S. and the future of communications industries such as computers, telephones, and information networ…

Representative Markey and Secretary Brown spoke to computer executives concerning the administration’s and congressional commitment to high-tech evolution in the U.S. Following opening state…

Commerce Secretary Ron Brown spoke about the international trade objectives of the Clinton administration. He addressed the pros and cons of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). …

In their second meeting, council members talked about how to promote economic development while preserving the environment. This 25-member council is made up of business leaders and cabinet …

Senators Barbara Boxer(D-California) and David Pryor(D-Arkansas), joined by Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and Leon Panetta, briefed reporters on the details of the administration’s plan for d…

Witnesses testified on the ongoing efforts of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee. Secretary Brown stressed the importance of international trade to the growth of the U.S. economy. He…

President Bill Clinton approached a microphone for the purpose of announcing an executive order he will sign to reform the regulatory system. The order will eliminate the opportunities the p…