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- 12/09/1998:
Ceremony Awarding General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. a Fourth Star, Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
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Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, The White House, Wednesday, December 9, 1998
- 12/08/1998:
Ceremony Presenting Secretary William S. Cohen with the Nixon Center "Architect of the New Century" Award, Remarks as Delivered
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Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen
The Mayflower Hotel Washington DC
December 8, 1998
- 12/08/1998:
Remarks to the National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. John J. Hamre
Arlington, Virginia
Tuesday, December 8, 1998
- 12/07/1998:
Unveiling of Display Honoring General John M. Shalikashvili
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Remarks As Delivered by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen,
The Pentagon,
Monday, December 7, 1998
- 12/04/1998:
Presentation of the Distinguished Public Service Award to Senator John Glenn
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William S. Cohen, Secretary of Defense,
Conmy Hall, Fort Myer, Virginia,
Friday, December 4, 1998.
- 12/02/1998:
Center for Naval Analysis Annual Conference
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. John J. Hamre
Wednesday, December 2, 1998
- 12/01/1998:
Hemispheric Cooperation In Combating Terrorism,
Defense Ministerial of the Americas III
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Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen,
Cartagena, Colombia,
Tuesday, December 1, 1998
- 11/16/1998: Remarks at the Swearing-In of Navy Secretary Richard Danzig
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Remarks as Prepared for Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, November 16, 1998
- 11/13/1998: Conference on Transforming NATO’s Defense Capabilities
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Remarks as Prepared for Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, to the Conference on Transforming NATO’s Defense Capabilities, Norfolk, Virginia, November 13, 1998
- 11/10/1998: American Indian/Alaskan Native Veterans Recognition Ceremony
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Remarks as Prepared for Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre to the American Indian/Alaskan Native Veterans Recognition Ceremony, November 10, 1998
- 11/09/1998:
Remarks to the Boston Chamber of Commerce
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Willaim S. Cohen, Secretary of Defense,
Boston Marriot Copley Place, Boston, Mass.,
September 17, 1998.
Remarks as prepared to the Chamber of Commerce.
- 11/06/1998:
Center for International Relations, Annual Bernard Brodie Lecture
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William S. Cohen, Secretary of Defense,
University of California, Los Angeles,
October 28, 1998
Remarks as prepared.
- 11/03/1998:
Coalition to Advance Sustainable Technology (CAST)
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William S. Cohen, Secretary of Defense
Denver International Airport, Denver, Colo.
June 26, 1998
- 11/02/1998:
International Rescue Committee Dinner
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William S. Cohen, Secretary of Defense
San Francisco, Calif.
Oct. 29, 1998
Remarks as prepared to the International Rescue Committee Dinner, Hyatt Regency Burlingame, San Francisco, Calif.
- 11/02/1998:
Remarks at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Rollout Ceremony
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Dr. John J. Hamre, Deputy Secretary of Defense
Dulles International Airport, Va.
Oct. 1, 1998
Edited remarks at the ceremony marking the establishment of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, which was established as part of the Defense Reform Initiative.
- 11/01/1998:
Present at a New Creation
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Dr. John J. Hamre, Deputy Secretary of Defense
Washington, D.C.
Oct. 3, 1998
Editorial regarding the standup on October 1, 1998, of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, which was established by the Defense Reform Initiative.
- 10/29/1998: Presentation to the International Rescue Committee Dinner
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Remarks as Prepared for Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, to the International Rescue Committee Dinner, Hyatt Regency Burlingame, San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 29, 1998
- 10/28/1998: Presentation to the Annual Bernard Brodie Lecture
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Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, Annual Bernard Brodie Lecture, Center for International Relations, University of California at Los Angeles, October 28, 1998
- 10/26/1998: Appearance with Crew of Space Shuttle Discovery
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Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, October 26, 1998
Remarks by Secretary Cohen at an appearance with the crew of Space Shuttle Discovery, of which Senator John Glenn is a member.
- 10/26/1998: Remarks as Prepared for Secretary Cohen to the National Defense Transportation Association
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Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, Houston, Texas, October 26, 1998
- 10/19/1998: Mississippi Tribute to Armed Forces
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Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, Biloxi, Miss., October 19, 1998
Remarks by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen at the Mississippi Tribute to Armed Forces
- 10/16/1998: Remarks as Prepared for Secretary Cohen to the Fortune 500 Forum Dinner Keynote Address
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Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 16, 1998
- 10/15/1998:
Defense Week WMD & Domestic Preparedness Conference
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Charles L. Cragin, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs), Washington, D.C., October 15, 1998
Remarks by Charles L. Cragin, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs), at the Defense Week WMD & Domestic Preparedness Conference
- 10/14/1998:
Hamre Discusses Technology, Security Challenges
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Dr. John J. Hamre, Deputy Secretary of Defense, Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 1998
Remarks by Dr. John J. Hamre to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory
Committee
- 10/13/1998:
Defending Cyberspace '98
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Dr. John J. Hamre, Deputy Secretary of Defense, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 1998
Remarks by Dr. John J. Hamre at the CardTech/Secure Tech Conference
- 10/04/1998:
Present at a New Creation
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By Deputy Secretary of Defense John J. Hamre, October 4, 1998
Editorial regarding the new Defense Threat Reduction Agency, established October 1, 1998, as a result of the Defense Reform Initiative, and how the Post-Cold War era requires new thinking to meet new challenges.
- 10/03/1998:
Present at a New Creation
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Dr. John J. Hamre, Deputy Secretary of Defense
Washington, D.C.
Oct. 3, 1998
Editorial regarding the standup on October 1, 1998, of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, which was established by the Defense Reform Initiative.
- 10/02/1998:
Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen at the Swearing In Ceremony of the DoD Chancellor for Education and Professional Development, Pentagon, Oct. 2, 1998
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William S. Cohen, Secretary of Defense, 02 October 1998
Remarks at the swearing in ceremony of Dr. Jerome F. Smtih, Jr., as the DoD Chancellor for Education and Professional Development.
- 10/02/1998:
Deputy Secretary of John J. Hamre at the Swearing In Ceremony of the DoD Chancellor for Education and Professional Development, Pentagon, Oct. 1, 1998
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John J. Hamre, Deputy Secretary of Defense, 02 October 1998
Remarks at the swearing in ceremony of Dr. Jerome F. Smtih, Jr., as the DoD Chancellor for Education and Professional Development.
- 10/01/1998:
Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen at the Stand-Up Ceremony of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Dulles International Airport, Va., Oct. 1, 1998
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William S. Cohen, Secretary of Defense
01 October 1998
Stand-Up Ceremony of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency
- 10/01/1998:
Present at a New Creation
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Dr. John J. Hamre, Deputy Secretary of Defense
Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Oct. 1, 1998
Remarks at the ceremony to establish the new Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
- 09/29/1998:
National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee
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Dr. John Hamre, Deputy Secretary of Defense
Washington, D.C.
Sept. 10, 1998
- 09/18/1998:
National POW-MIA Recognition Day
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William S. Cohen, Secretary of Defense
18 September 1998
Speech for National POW-MIA Recognition Day
- 09/17/1998:
Secretary Cohen's speech addresses R&D;, threats to national security
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Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, Mass., Sept. 17, 1998.
Remarks by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen to the Boston Chamber of Commerce
- 09/10/1998: National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee
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Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre, to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee, September 10, 1998
- 08/14/1998: Cragin: Veterans Aware of High Cost of Freedom
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Prepared remarks by Charles L. Cragin, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs to the AMVETS 54th Annual National Convention, Greensboro, N.C., August 14, 1998. Mr. Cragin discusses the unprecedented decision to exhume the remains buried in the Tomb of the Vietnam Unknown and asks veterans for their views on how the nation can continue to honor those who are still missing.
- 07/26/1998: Hamre: Racial, Gender Bias Will Not Be Tolerated
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Remarks as delivered by Dr. John Hamre, Deputy Secretary of Defense at the 1998 Department of Defense World-Wide Equal Opportunity Conference, Birmingham, Ala., July 26, 1998 At the third biennial DOD World-Wide Equal Opportunity Conference, Dr. Hamre recognizes the invaluable contributions of minorities to the success of an increasingly diverse U.S. military.
- 07/25/1998: Cohen: USS Harry S. Truman, Personnel Ready to Meet Challenges
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Remarks as delivered by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen the commissioning of the USS Harry S Truman, Norfolk, Va., July 25, 1998 In introductory remarks preceding President Clinton's comments, Secretary Cohen reaffirms America's pride in its Navy to a crowd of 20,000 at the commissioning of the Navy's eighth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, the USS Harry S. Truman.
- 07/23/1998:
50th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift
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Dr. John Hamre, Deputy Secretary of Defense
National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.
July 23, 1998
Remarks at the commemoration ceremony.
- 07/21/1998: Cohen: Operation TAILWIND Allegations Scrutinized; Investigation Yields Nothing to Substantiate Charges
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Operation TAILWIND Briefing by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, Washington, D.C., July 21, 1998. Secretary Cohen addresses the DoD investigation into the recently retracted CNN/Time allegation that the U.S. conducted a 1970 mission into Laos to hunt and kill U.S. defectors, using sarin nerve gas. A question and answer session follows the briefing.
- 07/02/1998: Cragin: Guard, Reserves Role Essential as U.S. Prepares Response to WMD Threat
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Remarks by Charles L. Cragin, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, at the Reserve Officers Association (ROA) National Convention, Boston, Mass., July 2, 1998 In a salute to the citizen soldier, Mr. Cragin discusses the changing role of the National Guard and Reserves, from overseas deployments to their recent assignment as a crucial part of the U.S. response to threats from weapons of mass destruction.
- 06/29/1998: Cohen: Despite Budget Constraints, U.S. Will Continue to Respond to Changing World Events
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Remarks as delivered by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen to the World Affairs Council, Los Angeles, Calif., June 29, 1998. In addition to an in-depth discussion on U.S.-Chinese relations, Secretary Cohen reiterates the U.S. commitment to fulfill its leadership role in world affairs, adhering to its defense policy of shape, respond and prepare.
- 06/26/1998:
Coalition to Advance Sustainable Technology (CAST)
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William S. Cohen, Secretary of Defense
Denver International Airport, Denver, Colo.
June 26, 1998
- 06/25/1998: Miller: Export Control Process Remains Essential Part of U.S. National Security Focus
- Prepared statement by Franklin C. Miller, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Threat Reduction, before the Senate Committee on Government Affairs, June 25, 1998 Mr. Miller summarizes the organizational and individual responsibilities for export controls within the Department of Defense and DoD's role in safeguarding the national security interests in the complex interagency export control process.
- 06/24/1998: Minihan: U.S. Must Combat Weak Computer Security in Government Information Systems
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Prepared statement by Lt. Gen. Kenneth A. Minihan, Director, National Security Agency, before the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, Washington, D.C., June 24, 1998 Lieutenant General Minihan emphasizes that the U.S. must regard the threat of cyber attack with the same degree of intensity as it viewed the potential nuclear threat during the Cold War.
- 06/22/1998: Hamre: Counterproliferation efforts must include defense against cyberattacks<,> WMD
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Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. John J. Hamre at the NATO Workshop, Vienna, Austria,June 22, 1998. At the fifteenth NATO workshop on political-military decision-making, Dr. Hamre addresses the need for nations to take steps to reduce the threat of cyberattacks and attacks by weapons of mass destruction .
- 06/11/1998: Hamre: Threat Reduction Efforts Continue Despite Waning of Cold War
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Edited remarks as delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense John J. Hamre at the Defense Special Weapons Agency Annual International Conference on Controlling Arms, Philadelphia, Pa., June 11, 1998; a question and answer session follows remarks. Dr. Hamre discusses the Defense Special Weapons Agency, cooperative threat reduction and potential cyberthreats to the nation's infrastructure.
- 06/10/1998: Curtis: DoD Y2K Endeavor Well Organized and Progressing
- Prepared statement by Mr. William A. Curtis, Special Assistant for Year 2000, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence) before the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology, June 10, 1998 Mr. Curtis describes DoD's ongoing efforts to tackle the Y2K problem and minimize any disruptions caused by Year 2000 computer glitches.
- 06/04/1998: Gansler: DoD Commitment to Maintain Cost-Effective Readiness Remains Top Priority in Competitive Sourcing
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Prepared statement by Dr.Jacques S. Gansler, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology before the House National Security Committee, June 4, 1998
Dr. Gansler explains the Defense Department's strategy to conduct competitive sourcing for Air Force depot maintenance work at Sacramento and San Antonio Air Logistics Centers.
- 06/04/1998: Hamre: Careful Y2K and Frequency Spectrum Reallocation Planning Needed to Avoid Serious Consequences
- Prepared statement by Deputy Secretary of Defense John J. Hamre before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1998. Dr. Hamre discusses the Defense Department's ability to ensure critical information systems will meet the technological challenges posed by the Y2K issue; he also addresses the need for DoD to maintain its access to allocated communication frequencies, despite the clamoring of the private sector for additional frequencies.
- 05/30/1998: Cohen Praises, Challenges Newly Commissioned West Point Graduates
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Remarks by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen at the United States Military Academy Graduation Ceremony, West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 30, 1998
In an address to the U.S. Military Academy Class of 1998, Secretary of Defense Cohen observes that the newly commissioned officers are moving from a world defined by tradition, stability and order to face new challenges in a world characterized by transition, instability and disorder.
- 05/25/1998:
Pacific Basin Economic Council
"Peace and Stability: the Cornerstone of Prosperity"
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Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen
Santiago, Chile
May 25, 1998
- 05/19/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13, Number 35-- Affordable Weapons Systems: A Design for the Future
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Remarks by Jacques S. Gansler, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, at the Precision Strike Association Annual Programs Review, Fort Belvoir, Va., May 19, 1998 Post-Cold War challenges will require the U.S. to maintain the overall superiority of its military forces and restructure its defense industry, all within available budget resources. The DoD acquisition chief addresses the DoD strategy to meet these requirements.
- 05/10/1998:
Ohio Wesleyan University Grad
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William S. Cohen, -->Secretary of Defense
Ohio Wesleyan University, Ohio
May 10, 1998
- 04/02/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 32-- U.S. Must Remain Active in Post-Cold War Foreign Affairs
- Edited remarks of Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen to the Foreign Policy Association, New York City, April 2, 1998, followed by excerpted questions and answers. Post-Cold War downsizing has reduced U.S. troop levels and infrastructure, but any resulting savings must be wisely managed to ensure the United States can fulfill its global obligations.
- 03/31/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 34-- Nuclear Deterrence Force Still Essential
- Prepared statement by Edward L. Warner III, assistant secretary of defense for strategy and threat reduction, before the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Senate Armed Services Committee, March 31, 1998. Even as the United States and former Soviet states pursue arms control agreements, we nevertheless must still maintain a nuclear stockpile.
- 03/28/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 31-- U.S. Must Plan Carefully For Strong Future Defense
- Remarks by John J. Hamre, deputy secretary of defense, at the Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition, Washington, March 31, 1998, and at the christening of the fast combat-support ship USS Bridge, San Diego, March 28, 1998. Americans may be focused on domestic problems, but the need continues for a strong national defense in the post-Cold War era -- and that defense must address both modernization and morale issues.
- 03/26/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 33-- Domestic Preparedness: U.S. Responses Need Tuning
- Prepared statement of H. Allen Holmes, assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, to the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Senate Armed Services Committee, March 26, 1998. An increased awareness of the possibility the United States may be the target of a WMD attack has led federal, state and local governments to develop joint emergency response plans.
- 03/20/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 22-- U.S. Leadership Vital to International Stability
- Prepared remarks of Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen at the inaugural of the William S. Cohen Lecture Series, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, March 20, 1998. Throughout this century, America has faced a multitude of foreign policy and military challenges. Secretary of Defense Cohen discusses the nation's continuing responsibilities as a global superpower.
- 03/19/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 30-- Acquisition Reforms Effective Despite Recent Problems
- Press briefing by Jacques S. Gansler, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and technology, Washington, March 19, 1998. Recent allegations of defense industry price gouging have focused attention on DoD's acquisition practices. Here's what happened and how DoD plans to prevent similar incidents in the future.
- 03/18/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 26 -- Acquisition Reforms Save Money and Improve Service
- Prepared statement of Jacques S. Gansler, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and technology, to the Acquisition and Technology Subcommittee, Senate Armed Services Committee, March 18, 1998. As it tries to improve its highly visible acquisition procedures and modernization plans, the DoD acquisition chief discusses these efforts and addresses the recent "revelations" of overpriced spare parts.
- 03/17/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 27-- Forming Bonds of Diplomacy to Avoid War
- Remarks as delivered by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen and Gen. Henry H. Shelton, USA, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to a George C. Marshall Center student seminar, followed by an edited excerpt of a question-and-answer session, Washington, March 17, 1998. The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies was established in 1993 in response to post-Cold War security challenges, such as helping former Soviet satellites develop democratic institutions.
- 03/15/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 25-- Cohen, Chairman Respond to Gender-Integration Report
- Press conference remarks by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen and Gen. Henry H. Shelton, USA, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and excerpts of follow-on question-answer session, Washington, Mar. 15, 1998. The services agree with nearly all the recommendations of the Kassebaum Baker panel on gender-integrated training. The secretary adds three more areas he wants the services to improve.
- 03/12/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 23-- MWR Programs Vital to Quality of Life Issues
- The morale, welfare and recreation program in today's military must serve service members with top-notch facilities and equipment as well as provide their family members with quality child care and youth programs.
- 03/11/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 15-- Improved Business Practices Will Improve Military Effectiveness
- Statement of Deputy Defense Secretary John J. Hamre to the House National Security Committee, Washington, Mar. 11 , 1998. The Defense Reform Initiative and the Quadrennial Defense Review provided the blueprint by which DoD will increase its efficiency, control spending and maintain warfighting capability.
- 03/07/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 29-- Integration of Reserve Components Responds to New Threat
- Remarks by Deborah Lee, assistant secretary of defense for Reserve affairs; Robert M. Walker, acting secretary of the Army; and Brig. Gen. Roger Schultz, deputy, Director of Military Support, Army Operations Center, Washington, March 7, 1998. National Guard and Reserve forces already help state and local governments during all types of natural disasters. Now, DoD plans a new assistance mission -- helping out after a attack involving weapons of mass destruction.
- 03/02/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 21-- Military Veterans Still Pivotal in U.S. Military Issues
- Prepared remarks of Gen. Henry H. Shelton, USA, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Conference, Washington, Mar. 2,1998. In a salute to U.S. military veterans, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses foreign policy challenges to America's role as a global power and the demands they place on the restructured U.S. military and its members' morale.
- 02/17/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 24-- Safety Remains a Top Priority in Today's Military
- Prepared remarks of Sherri W. Goodman, deputy undersecretary of defense for environmental security, at the Defense Agency Safety and Occupational Health Symposium, Fort Belvoir, Va., Feb. 17, 1998. As the Department of Defense continues to grapple with shrinking budgets and fewer personnel, the adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" remains a integral part of DoD's safety program.
- 02/13/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 20-- Environmental Issues: A Top Priority for Defense Leadership
- Prepared remarks by Sherri W. Goodman, deputy undersecretary of defense for environmental security, to the Oklahoma Association for Environmental Education, Fort Sill, Okla., Feb. 13, 1998. Department of Defense environmental concerns extend beyond clean-up efforts on military installations. They include proactive policies to preserve the natural environment and reduce future environmental pollution.
- 02/05/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 6-- Fifty Years on the Road to Equal Opportunity
- Prepared remarks of Gen. Johnnie E. Wilson, USA, commander, U.S. Army Materiel Command, for the DoD Black History Month Observance, the Pentagon, Feb. 5, 1998. America's military is a values-based organization. It acknowledges these values are fragile and do not just happen. The military teaches them, nurtures them and talks about them. We need to do the same in our families, at work and in our communities.
- 02/03/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 14-- Thinking About Tomorrow During Today's Battles
- Prepared statement of Gen. Henry H. Shelton, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Feb. 3, 1998. Strategic nuclear deterrence remains vital, but U.S. strategy seeks to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction while building trust among nations through arms control, transparency and confidence-building efforts.
- 02/03/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 13-- New Defense Strategy: Shape, Respond, Prepare
- Prepared statement of Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Feb. 3, 1998. America's security has always required strong congressional support, but the secretary says the need for that support this year is especially crucial in four carefully crafted spending allocations.
- 02/03/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 19-- Changing Role of the National Guard
- Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense John J. Hamre to the Adjutant Generals Association of the United States, Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 1998. The National Guard stands poised to play a significant part in the nation's defense against a potential biological or chemical weapons attack within its borders.
- 02/01/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 10-- Special Operations Forces: The Way Ahead
- Statement presented by Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, to the members of the command. Threats to U.S. interests are developing new dimensions. America is increasingly challenged by regional instability, transnational dangers, asymmetric threats and the likelihood of unpredictable events.
- 01/29/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 7-- Base Closure Pain Today Can Mean Profits Tomorrow
- Prepared remarks by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Washington, Jan. 29, 1998. BRAC is a four-letter word to many community leaders. New laws, procedures and programs, however, mean a base realignment or closure can be a win-win-win proposition that sparks unprecedented economic growth.
- 01/29/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 5-- Helping Write 21st Century International Rules
- Remarks by President Bill Clinton at the National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, Jan. 29, 1998. In this new world, global U.S. leadership is more important than ever. America is leading in building a new network of institutions and arrangements to harness the forces of change, while guarding against their dangers.
- 01/27/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 8-- Equalizing Reserve Component Care and Benefit
- Prepared remarks by Deborah Lee, assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs, at the Air Force Reserve Senior Leaders Conference, Washington, Jan. 27, 1998. Reservists cannot get into the disability system and are not processed like their active duty counterparts. They can end up separated with no benefits, and this is not fair. The system needs to be made consistent and equitable for everyone -- active, Guard and Reserve.
- 01/19/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 12-- Working Together is Best Avenue for U.S. and China
- Prepared remarks by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen at the Academy of Military Sciences, Beijing, China, Jan. 19, 1998. The United States and China have two choices: work together or don't. The first path, through openness, cooperation and respectful dialogue over differences, promises the greatest advances for the security and prosperity of both countries and the entire Pacific region.
- 01/15/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 9-- America's Asia-Pacific Security Strategy
- Prepared remarks by Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen at the Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies, Singapore, Jan. 15, 1998. In the wake of the Cold War, many observers doubted America's determination to remain a Pacific power. Their fears are unfounded. The United States is more actively engaged in the Asia-Pacific region than ever before.
- 01/15/1998: Defense Issues: Volume 13 Number 11-- Dominating Future Battlefields From Air, Land, Sea and Space
- Prepared remarks of Deborah Lee, assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs, at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif., Jan. 15, 1998. Reserve component forces must be prepared to augment their active duty counterparts at the planning and implementation phases of joint operation. They must be flexible and fully prepared to meet the needs of a changing world.
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