Audio Files For Christopher, Warren
- Warren Christopher on U.S. position towards Iran - Warren Christopher outlines the U.S. position towards Iran.
- Warren Christopher on the U.S. air strikes on Bosnian Serbs - Secretary of State Warren Christopher tells the press about the air strikes by U.S. airmen bombing Bosnian Serb positions as part of a U.N. force.
- White House Briefing on the Iranian Situation and United States Energy Conservation - Warren Christopher continues his comments from part three. He answers questions on topics including the condition of the hostages, the health of the Shah of Iran, and Iran's instability. Secretary of the Treasury Bill Miller then reiterates that the ban on Iranian oil is designed to make it impossible for Iran to use their oil to influence United States policy. He also feels that even having to pay slightly higher prices for oil will have a negligible effect on the American economy and mentions the freezing of Iranian assets. He answers questions on topics including the status of Iranian students in the United States and the particulars of the oil ban.
- White House Briefing on the Iranian Situation and United States Energy Conservation - An unidentified speaker makes comments and takes questions from the governors, defending the Administration's decision to stop importing Iranian oil. Some governors are concerned that Washington is altering their roles and powers; the speaker says that the proposed changes in policy cannot be imposed in a top-down fashion from Washington. Warren Christopher describes improvements and changes at the embassy prior to November 4. He says that the Marines gave the residents two hours to destroy sensitive material and cryptographic equipment. He also says that Iran refused to help the United States embassy and that the hostage crisis is a unique situation in which Iran has violated norms of diplomatic behavior and international law. He states that the highest priority is the release of the hostages in a manner that is consistent with American honor and principles.
- White House Briefing on the Iranian Situation and United States Energy Conservation - Warren Christopher continues his comments from part three. He answers questions on topics including the condition of the hostages, the health of the Shah of Iran, and Iran's instability. Sectretary of the Treasury Bill Miller then reiterates that the ban on Iranian oil is designed to make it impossible for Iran to use their oil to influence United States policy. He also feels that even having to pay slightly higher prices for oil will have a negligible effect on the American economy and mentions the freezing of Iranian assets. He answers questions on topics including the status of Iranian students in the United States and the particulars of the oil ban.
- White House Briefing on the Iranian Situation and United States Energy Conservation - An unidentified speaker makes comments and takes questions from the governors, defending the Administration's decision to stop importing Iranian oil. Some governors are concerned that Washington is altering their roles and powers; the speaker says that the proposed changes in policy cannot be imposed in a top-down fashion from Washington. Warren Christopher describes improvements and changes at the embassy prior to November 4. He says that the the Marines gave the residents two hours to destroy sensitive material and cryptographic equipment. He also says that Iran refused to help the United States embassy and that the hostage crisis is a unique situation in which Iran has violated norms of diplomatic behavior and international law. He states that the highest priority is the release of the hostages in a manner that is consistent with American honor and principles.
