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This event at the NATIONAL PRESS CLUB featured a speech by Representative J.C. Watts Jr.(R-OK)REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN talked about the Republican agenda for the 106th Congress.…

Chinese Ambassador to the US, Zhaoxing li, talked about how diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China have improved. He also stated that American exports to China have created many jo…

Doug Harbrecht of Business Week talked about the 1999 outlook for investors and the U.S. economy and the possible impact of the Senate impeachment trial. He responded to audience telephone c…

In a humorous speech, author Tom Wolfe talked about his new book, A Man in Full, and also about the writing industry. He focused on how novelists need to branch out from what they know to st…

Jane Fonda, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, Chair, and CEO, talked about her efforts to advise young people about the prevention of adolescent pregnancy. She talked abo…

Matt Drudge discussed the Internet, dubbing it “the people’s media,” and talked about the ways in which news that is not reported in the mainstream media can be generated and reported on the…

Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC) spoke at the National Press Club (NPC) on its 90th anniversary. He reflected on the events of the past century and the importance of U.S. influence in the futur…

Stephen Case, CEO of America Online, talked about the different forces in society that shape the Internet. He focused on legislation passed by Congress dealing with protection for consumers …

Mark Van Putten talked about the Endangered Species Act and the problems that are occurring with protecting endangered species. He also commented on land-use planning in reference to loss of…

Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke about the ever widening gap between the wealthy and the poor in our society. He particularly mentioned the conditions in Appalachia. He stated that the U.S. need…

Commissioner Kenneth Apfel talked about the importance of strengthening Social Security for the generations to come. He stated that Social Security was not in crisis at the present, however,…

Journalists honored Syndicated Columnist, Mary McGrory for her distinguished career in journalism. In accepting the National Press Club’s annual Fourth Estate Award she related several humor…

Fannie Mae Chairman and CEO James Johnson discussed home ownership, stressing that it helps decrease crime in neighborhoods, raises school standards, and furthers the cause of civil rights. …

FEMA Director James Lee Witt talked about how FEMA is preparing for disasters before they strike. He stated that FEMA is trying to do more for the prevention of disasters. After his prepared…

Mr. Knight talked about his company and its evolution from his selling running shoes out of the back of his car trunk to becoming a giant in the industry. He also touched on recent criticism…

President of Columbia Andres Pastrana discussed the struggle to gain peace from terrorism and drug trafficking in Columbia. He focused on the addition of military helicopters from the U.S. t…

At this NATIONAL PRESS CLUB event Senator Joseph Lieberman(D-CT) talked about the importance of congressional bipartisanship and U.S. involvement in global affairs. After his prepared re…

Mr. Fortsmann spoke about the creation of the scholarship program to help low income children receive a college education. He designed the program to benefit single mothers and low income fa…

Former Secretary of State, James Baker spoke about the Cold War Era and the lessons which were gained from the period. He felt that the Cold War demonstrated that solid leadership is imperat…

William Ivey talked about American art and its importance to our country’s culture and values. Our creativity is our "nation’s greatest resource". He described the importance of the NEA as e…