The National Press Club
National Press Club Luncheon with Matti Vanhanen
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- National Press Club Luncheon with Matti Vanhanen
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- 1:01:57
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen talked about Finland's views on energy policy. Topics included energy security and relations with Russia, climate change, and Finland's future role in energy policy.
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- National Press Club Luncheon with Charles Lewis
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- 57:10
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Charles Lewis, founder of the Center for Public Integrity, took a look at the importance of money in presidential elections, as well as congressional elections.
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- National Press Club Luncheon with Bill Marriott
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- 56:10
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- On January 17, 2008 Mr. Bill Marriott Jr. spoke about immigration reform and his thoughts for the future.
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- National Press Club Luncheon with Rene Preval
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- 55:59
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Former President of Haiti, Rene Preval, focused on the state of democracy and foreign desires to invest in the country after he took office earlier that year.
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- National Press Club Luncheon with Steve Case
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- 57:22
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- On March 5, 1996 Steve Case discussed America Online and the future of online services and censorship.
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- National Press Club Luncheon with Thad W. Allen
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- 1:00:25
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- On February 14, 2008 Admiral Thad Allen spoke to the Press Club about potential plans to restructure and modernize the United States Coast Guard in response to rising demands, while maintaining its tradition and dignity. He spoke about some of the issues that concerns that Coast Guard, including radical extremism, shifts in naval markets, changes in the Arctic ice cover, illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
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- National Press Club Luncheon with Margaret Spellings
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- 59:08
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- On January 10, 2008 Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings talks to the Press Club about the achievements of the No Child Left Behind Law, as well as recent shifts in the educations sector.
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- National Press Club Luncheon with George David
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- 56:31
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- On December 14, 1995 the Chairman and CEO of United Technologies spoke about increasing students' technology knowledge as well as re-training employees.
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- National Press Club Luncheon with Lester Thurow
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- 58:34
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Lester Thurow, former Dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management, discussed the contents of his book, The Future of Capitalism.
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- National Press Club Luncheon with Al Gore
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- 59:15
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Vice President Al Gore discusses the 1997 federal budget, federal government reforms, and more.
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- NPC Luncheon with King Harold V
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- 55:23
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- The King of Norway discussed his nation's relationship with the United States.
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- NPC Luncheon with Paul Tibbets
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- 56:52
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- General Tibbets spoke of being the pilot of the Enola Gay, the same airplane that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima during World War II.
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- NPC Luncheon with Dick Armey
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- 59:35
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Former House majority leader Armey, speaks explains his Flat Tax proposal at the National Press Club. If passed, the proposal would exempt 20 million taxpayers from paying their taxes due to their low income.
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- NPC Luncheon with Heather Whitestone
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- 55:57
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- The United State's 75th Miss America, Heather Whitestone, spoke about the pageant and the values it promotes in young American women.
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- NPC Luncheon with John Kasich and Alice Rivlin
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- 57:16
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Mr. Khalilzad, the United State's permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke about the role of the U.S. and its influence in the U.N.
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- NPC Luncheon with Louis Rukeyser
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- 56:26
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- The talk show host talked about his work on "Wall Street Week."
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- NPC Luncheon with Alex Trotman
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- 58:38
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Alex Trotman spoke about where automobiles fit in the global marketplace, ways in which the industry can prepare for the future as well as implications faced by businesses and the government at The National Press Club.
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- NPC Luncheon with Charles Vest
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- 59:35
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Former President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Charles Vest, addressed the National Press Club about the future of education, research and the economy.
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- NPC Luncheon with Sarah Brady and Tanya Metaksa
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- 1:02:04
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Ms. Brady, Co-Founder of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and Ms. Metaksa, Executive Director of the National Rifle Association, debated current gun control legislation.
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- NPC Luncheon with Ben Bradlee
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- 1:01:52
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- The former executive editor of the Washington Post talked about his career. Another major topic was making government activity known to the public.
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- NPC Luncheon with Willy Claes
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- 1:01:26
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- NATO's Secretary General discussed NATO's expansion and the organization's role in settling the Bosnian conflict.
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- NPC Luncheon with Lon Lliescu
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- 59:50
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- The President of Romania spoke of Romania's relationship with the United States and discussed current democratic reforms.
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- NPC Luncheon with Martin Sheen
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- 58:09
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Actor Martin Sheen expressed his concern about the environment, peace and social justice at The National Press Club.
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- Press Club Rewind - August 13, 2012
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: the latest Quinnipiac poll explores the number of voters supporting a presidential candidate because they dislike or disagree with his rival; how businesses are budgeting for healthcare; former Federal Prosecutor Andrew McCarthy outlines his support for the investigation of Islamist influence in the U.S. State Department; and Valarie Kuar speaks on the impact of the Wisconsin temple shootings on the Sikh American community.
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- Press Club Rewind - August 6, 2012
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: a Quinnipiac poll shows uncertainty about Romney costing him points; African American pastors speak out against Obama's stance on same sex marriage; Tom Young hopes his books help bridge the cultural gap between soldiers and civilians; and the Club says goodbye to Andrew Price after 45 years of service.
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- 2012 NPC Journalism Awards
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- 1:23:33
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Bloomberg News won a top award for political analysis for its examination of Super PACS, while The Arizona Republic and The Associated Press were co-winners of the inaugural breaking news award for print in the 2012 National Press Club Journalism Contest. For a complete list of winners, go here: http://press.org/about/awards/2012-awards
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- Press Club Rewind - July 30, 2012
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: The National Press Club Journalism Awards; Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill make predictions for the 2012 election; Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Ca.) urges President Obama to help stop leaks; and law enforcement officials make the case for stricter gun laws in the wake of the Aurora shootings.
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- NPC Luncheon with Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff
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- 59:33
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Legendary journalists Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill, co-anchors of PBS NewsHour's election coverage, analyzed the complex issues in play in the run up to the Nov. 6 general election at a National Press Club luncheon on July 24, 2012. The wide-ranging discussion addressed how the economy, shifting demographics, female voters and the recent Supreme Court health care decision could influence presidential politics.
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- Press Club Rewind - July 23rd, 2012
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: Erskine Bowles and Sam Nunn deliver a dire economic warning in hopes of spurring action; US Airways CEO Doug Parker makes the case for a merger with American Airlines; and Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Delos "Toby" Cosgrove discusses the impact of Autism and Alzheimer's on our nation's health.
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- NPC Luncheon with Dr. Delos "Toby" Cosgrove
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- 59:31
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Cleveland Clinic's chief executive Dr. Delos "Toby" Cosgrove discussed healthcare policy in the wake of the Supreme Court's historic Affordable Care Act ruling at a National Press Club luncheon on July 20, 2012. Dr. Cosgrove also explained how the Cleveland Clinic delivers high-quality care while holding down costs.
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- NPC Luncheon with Doug Parker
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- 1:00:45
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- US Airways Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug Parker discussed his efforts to merge his airline with American Airlines at a National Press Club luncheon on July 18, 2012.
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- Press Club Rewind - July 16th, 2012
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: Commander Lippold of the USS Cole discusses the missed opportunity to prevent the 9/11 plot; TODAY Show host Hoda Kotb gives advice to aspiring journalists; Tom Price, House Republican Policy Committee Chair, restates his party's intent to repeal the Affordable Care Act; White House Reporter, April Ryan of American Urban Radio Networks details the concerns of reporters receiving leaked government information; Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO President, says America needs a second Bill of Rights; and the vice president of the Republic of Ghana outlines his country's efforts to stabilize.
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- Press Club Rewind - July 9, 2012
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: Julie Mason hosts Sirius/XM's POTUS broadcast from the Truman Lounge; Rick Jacobs prescribes tax hikes on California's wealthiest citizens to help solve the state's budget woes; former NPC president Rick Dunham leads a discussion on Twitter; Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) fights for transparency in campaign finance; and experts reveal how violence "spreads" in the human brain.
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- Affordable Care Act Panel Discussion Highlights
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- 10:06
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On June 29, 2012 - the day after the Supreme Court's historic ruling upholding the constitutionality of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - the National Press Club convened a panel of experts to discuss the ruling's impact. The panel focused on answering the question: What next -- for families, for business and for participants in the health care system. The panel included Washington policy experts as well as practitioners from outside the beltway. This is a "highlight reel" of that discussion.
Panelists:
Atul Grover, chief public policy officer, Association of American Medical Colleges
Colin Roskey, a partner at Alston & Bird
Dan Maynard, president of Connecture
Paul Keckley, Ph.D., executive director of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions
Jenny Englerth, Executive Director and CEO of Family First Health, a community-based health care organization in Central Pennsylvania
Michae...
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- Press Club Rewind - July 2, 2012
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Press Club Rewind is a weekly review of events at the National Press Club. In this week's edition: Senator John McCain criticizes the White House response to the Syrian crisis; "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh comments on the Jerry Sandusky case; Iraq's Chief Justice speaks on the many challenges he faces in creating an independent judiciary system; an OECD study shows the U.S. lagging in education; and Al Sharpton joins other civil rights leaders in defense of Attorney General Eric Holder.
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- NPC Luncheon with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
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- 53:25
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad talked by videolink on Sept. 24, 2007 from New York City to journalists at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. After his presentation he responded to questions submitted by the journalists. Among the issues he addressed were Iranian nuclear development, Middle East issues, his political future, and his anticipated remarks the United Nations General Assembly the next day. This was the first National Press Club Luncheon conducted by videoconference.
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- NPC Luncheon with Dave Obey
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- 1:00:35
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On November 5, 2007, Rep. Dave Obey discusses spending proposals and appropriations which are under the consideration in Congress; He also addresses requests for supplemental funding for military operations in Iraq and appropriation.
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- NPC Luncheon with Bob Kerrey
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- 53:08
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On April 27, 1995, Senator Bob Kerrey (D, NE) proposed the idea of Children's Saving Accounts in his address to the Press Club.
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- NPC Luncheon with Lamar Alexander
- Runtime
- 57:40
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On April 4, 1995, Republican presidential candidate Alexander, former Education Secretary and former Tennessee governor, spoke on a variety of campaign issues. He emphasized that he is the only Washington "outsider" among the Republican candidates.
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- NPC Luncheon with Phil Gramm
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- 59:07
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On March 21, 1995, Republican Senator William "Phil" Gramm spoke to the Press Club about Republican goals in Congress. He talked about lowering the deficit, granting more power to state governments, and cutting taxes. He said these would all be goals of his if elected to the executive branch.
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- NPC Luncheon with Peter Arnett
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- 55:41
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On March 15, 1995, CNN correspondent Peter Arnett spoke to the Press Club about his experience covering the news all over the globe. He focused on the freedom of the press, and the complications regarding that ideal. The Press Club also presented its annual press freedom awards.
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- NPC Luncheon with Sir David Frost
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- 59:12
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On February 2, 1995, Mr. Frost spoke on a wide range of issues affecting the world of professional journalism.
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- NPC Luncheon with Marvin Runyon
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- 47:23
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On January 1, 1995, Mr. Runyon spoke about the management of the postal service, its challenges for the future, and the current cost of postage.
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- NPC Luncheon with Herbert Kelleher
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- 53:56
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On June 8, 1994, Mr. Kelleher spoke about his role as (now former) CEO of Southwest Airlines, as well as the financial security of the popular airline.
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- NPC Luncheon with Mstislav Rostropovich
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- 57:40
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On June 15, 1994, Mr. Rostropovich, a Soviet and Russian cellist and conductor, discussed his view of the current conditions in Russia, gathered from personal experience and prior to his exile. The retired music director of the National Symphony Orchestra also spoke about his return to Russia after the fall of communism.
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- NPC Luncheon with Mayor Adrian Fenty
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- 58:58
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On October 3, 2007, Mayor of the District of Columbia Adrian Fenty speaks to the Press Club about his school reform legislation that hopes to improve the DC public school system.
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- NPC Luncheon with Zalmay Khalizad
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- 1:02:21
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On October 19, 1995, Mr. Khalilzad, the United State's permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke about the role of the U.S. and its influence in the U.N.
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- NPC Luncheon with Ross Perot
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- 58:58
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On April 4, 1995, Mr. Perot, who has spoken at the club more than any other person (7 times), spoke again on the State of the Nation. His criticism of Congress' failure to enact legislation included a balanced budget amendment, the elimination of lobbying in foreign countries, and campaign finance reform.
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- NPC Luncheon with Willem Kok
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- 55:43
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On February 27, 1995, Wim Kok, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, spoke to the Press Club about the significance of international cooperation in trade. He also spoke about the future of the relationship between the United States and the Netherlands, as well as the U.S's relationship with the European Union.
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- NPC Luncheon with John Bruton
- Runtime
- 47:09
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- On March 17, 1995, Prime Minister of Ireland, John Bruton, spoke to the Press Club about the future of Ireland during a round of speeches and interviews titled "Northern Ireland Peace Prowess."

