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Participants talked about cooperation between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and mutual strategic interests in the Middle East and Persian Gulf regions. Among the issues they addressed were econo…

Mr. Murphy talked about Syrian interests and any potential the country might play in international efforts to combat global terrorism. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

Richard Murphy talked about headline news stories about the significance of the Israeli election. He also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

The panelists Talked about the current economic and military situations in Iraq. They focused on the United Nations effort of weapons inspection and the chemical weapons being produced in th…

The House Armed Services Committee Defense Policy Panel heard testimony on methods to enforce the U.N. resolutions concerning Iraq without resorting to the use of force by a military power. …

A group of Middle East analysts discussed the upcoming Israeli elections and the possible party coalitions that might be formed as a result, since no single party has ever gained a majority …

Mr. Murphy discussed the Middle East peace meetings which are being held in Madrid, Spain.

The American Assembly brought together 60 public policy researchers and leaders of various constituencies in America to discuss America’s security. By applying a consensus building technique…

Participants in the 1991 American Assembly convened to determine the final public policy initiatives to be published under the name of the 1991 forum’s topic “Rethinking America’s Security.”…

Mr. Eilts advised that following a defeat of Iraq by the U.S. military, a defensive military force should be maintained to ward off possible aggression from surrounding Middle East states. H…

All four witnesses advocated caution in the use of U.S. military force in the resolution of the Persian Gulf crisis in consideration of the existing conflicts between countries in the Middle…

The Federation of American Scientists discussed various United States policy options for resolving the Persian Gulf crisis. They disputed the dividing line between coercive diplomacy and mil…

The Joint Economic Committee and the Europe and the Middle East Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee met together and considered the impact of the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, …

The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East heard testimony from the Secretary of State, Richard Murphy. The Committee was chaired by Representative Lee Hamilton , D…

The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe & the Middle East met to continue its review of several policy issues and developments in the Middle East and Persian Gulf. Some of the topic…

Assistant Secretary Richard Murphy talked about the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf and protecting shipping in the area. Secretary Murphy answered questions.

The subcommittee held a hearing on the Reagan Administration’s FY89 appropriations request for funding for activities in the Middle East.

The subcommittee held a hearing on recent developments in the Middle East. Richard Murphy, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, testified about the U.S. app…

The House Foreign Affairs subcommittees on Arms Control, International Security, Science, and Europe and the Middle East heard testimony on the Persian Gulf crises. Witnesses talked about th…

Richard Murphy, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, testified about the Israel-Palestine conflict, improper actions by the Israeli police, and the potentia…