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The panelists talked about the challenges journalists face when reporting from the front lines. They also responded to questions from the audience. Ms. Johnson moderated the panel.

Mr. Copeland described the twenty-six days he spent as a news correspondent in Saudi Arabia at the onset of the Persian Gulf crisis. He commented on how the military dealt with press coverag…

Mr. Williams commented on the Asheville videotape and answered questions concerning his role as Pentagon spokesman during Operation Desert Shield. He and Mr. Copeland discussed the relations…

Viewers asked questions about the social structure of Saudi Arabia, including the restrictions placed upon women and the importance of the Islamic faith to the people. Mr. Copeland described…

Mr. Copeland commented on the news and information in the Persian Gulf and the impact of the media on the troops. He answered questions concerning censorship and discussed with viewers the i…

Mr. Copeland continued to describe his experiences in Saudi Arabia. He focused mainly on the demographics of the country, including the habits of the Bedouins, who were the last nomadic peop…

Mr. Copeland continued to answer questions concerning Saudi Arabia. He focused mainly on the work of Captain Sherman and the role of the Pentagon in the Persian Gulf crisis. Many of his comm…

Don Kowet discussed a journalist’s perspective on media coverage of the Persian Gulf crisis. He commented on the lack of pictures available to the media and the implication for media coverag…