Year 2000 Readiness
Mr. Koskinen spoke about efforts to protect America’s infrastructure from any potential computer problems resulting from the date change on January 1, 2000. He said that government agencie…
85 viewsMr. Koskinen spoke about efforts to protect America’s infrastructure from any potential computer problems resulting from the date change on January 1, 2000. He said that government agencie…
85 viewsMr. Price talked about the implementation of higher standards in America’s public schools. He stressed that higher standards are needed but they should not be implemented until efforts have …
46 viewsMrs. Gore spoke about several programs designed to relieve the problems of homelessness, especially for those who are mentally ill. She concentrated on ways federal assistance could be direc…
70 viewsRepublican Presidential Candidate Mr. Gary Bauer talked about what his focus would be should he be elected, including the reform of the national income tax, the restoration of the family as …
65 viewsMs. Smith talked about the 49-year history of the Arena Stage theater in Washington, DC. She described the development of not-for-profit theaters, as well as the outreach, school and fellows…
78 viewsAmbassador Felix Rohatyn talked about relations between the U.S. and France, focusing on French attitudes toward American democracy, the economic integration of Europe, and Europe’s role in …
39 viewsAt the National Press Club General James Jones, Marine Corps Commandant talked about the mission of the Marine Corps. He focused on the need for equipment modernization, and their role in fo…
74 viewsAs part of a conference, “Are We Asking the Right Questions?: A Conference on Watchdog Journalism for Campaign 2000,” at the National Press Club, former Senator Alan Simpson (R-WY) and journ…
95 viewsDave Thomas of the fast food restaurant chain, Wendy’s International, Inc., spoke about the start of his restaurant chain and the success of the business. He also focused on his own adoption…
111 viewsArchbishop Tutu talked about the end of apartheid, the election of Nelson Mandela, and South Africa in the age of reconciliation. After his comments he answered questions from the audience…
97 viewsMayor Thomas Menino, was in Washington to unveil a new institute to serve youth, education and families and to improve the quality of life in towns and cities. The mayor is chairman of the N…
67 viewsPrime Minister Bulent Ecevit, Turkey, talked about his recent meeting with President Clinton regarding U.S. and Turkish relations. He also focused on the earthquake in Turkey that killed hu…
119 viewsNoting that newspaper circulation was declining, William Morris talked about how the newspaper industry was trying to expand its readership base by developing on-line web sites. He also talk…
26 viewsMr. West talked about plans for the National Museum of the American Indian which is scheduled to open on the national mall in 2002 and the next day’s groundbreaking ceremony. After his comme…
113 viewsBertrand Piccard and Brian Jones talked about their recent non-stop, non-refueled around the world balloon flight. No other flight of its kind had taken place before. They spoke on how the t…
34 viewsMr. Lachlan Murdoch, Senior Vice President of NEWS CORPERATION, talked about the economic prosperity in Australia. He focused on the Asian economic crisis and how Australia was able to thriv…
112 viewsColonel Eileen Collins talked about her recent space shuttle mission, the first one to be commanded by a female. She downplayed the significance of her part in the mission, heaping praise up…
121 viewsSenators Dodd and Bennett talked about the nation’s readiness for dealing with the year 2000 computer problem. They related how their commission inspected government and private computer sys…
48 viewsPresident Spanier talked about the problems of binge drinking on college campuses. He stressed that more students today are engaging in dangerous binge drinking which causes health and acade…
148 viewsMr. Armstrong talked about his cycling career and his battle with cancer. After his prepared remarks he took questions submitted by audience members.
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