Description: Christopher Lydon interviews Vice President Dan Quayle. Quayle talks about his visit to Mission Hill Elementary School and the Carol Stuart murder case. He says that respect among people will bring racial harmony. Quayle talks about his upcoming visit to Latin America and US foreign policy in Panama. He also talks about the Republican Party's position on abortion. Following the edited story is additional footage of the interview, mostly the second camera view of the same content in the edited story.
1:00:04: Footage of Dan Quayle (US Vice President) being interviewed by Christopher Lydon. Quayle describes his visit to Mission Hill Elementary School. Quayle says that the kids were involved; that the parents were committed to education; that the teachers were respected by the students. Lydon asks who came up with the idea for a visit to Mission Hill Elementary School. Quayle says that his staff asked Bernard Cardinal Law (Archbishop of Boston) for suggestions about which school to visit; that Law recommended Mission Hill Elementary School. Lydon asks Quayle about the Stuart murder case. Quayle says that he talked about the Stuart murder case in a private meeting with parents, administrators, and teachers at the school. Quayle says that people must respect one another. Quayle says that respect will bring racial harmony. Lydon asks about Quayle's upcoming visit to Latin America. Lydon mentions the US invasion of Panama. Quayle says that some Latin American leaders have expressed concerns about the US invasion of Panama. Quayle says that he will meet with Carlos Andres Perez (President of Venezuela); that he will ask Perez and other leaders to help build a democracy in Panama. Quayle says that the public statements of some Latin American leaders do not represent their private sentiments. Quayle says that there is strong support for the US invasion in Panama and across Latin America. Lydon asks if the US should assume some responsibility for the rise of Manuel Noriega (leader of Panama). Quayle says that the US should assume no responsibility for Noriega. Quayle says that Noriega declared war on the US; that Noriega's forces killed and wounded an innocent US marine soldier; that Noriega's forces sexually harassed US women. Quayle says that the US should not assume responsibility for the stolen election in Panama. Lydon asks Quayle about the Republican Party's position on abortion. Quayle says that the party platform advocates the protection of the unborn. Quayle says that many party members disagree with the platform; that the Republican Party is inclusive. Quayle says that people are welcome to disagree with the platform. Quayle says that abortion is a divisive issue. Quayle accuses the Democratic Party of becoming a one-issue party. Quayle says that pro-life supporters are not welcome in the Democratic Party. Quayle says that he does not want pro-choice Republicans to abandon the party.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/22/1990
Description: Dukakis' inexperience in foreign policy is attacked by Al Gore. Gore & Richard Gephardt are more hard-line on defense issues. Dukakis appears to have most momentum among presidential candidates.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/18/1988
Description: Michael Dukakis press conference at UMass Amherst. Comments sternly on George Bush's knowledge of arms sales to Iran. Supports Arias peace process in Central America. No concessions to terrorists. Also comments on manufacturing and agriculture sectors.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/30/1988
Description: Protesters march at JFK building against sending US troops to Honduras. Passive resistance. Dukakis, wearing St. Patrick's Day shamrock tie, reiterates support of Arias' Central American peace plan.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/17/1988
Description: Eighth district candidates questioned on knowledge of Central American funding from US. Joseph Kennedy, George Bachrach, Mel King, James Roosevelt.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/09/1986
Description: Episcopal missionary Josephine Beecher talks about impact of U.S. military aid to El Salvador.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/22/1990
Description: VETERANS FAST TO PROTEST US POLICY IN CENTRAL AMERICA
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/15/1986
Description: Papers obtained through Freedom of Information Act show FBI infiltrated and spied on organizations opposing US Central American policy, calling them terrorist groups. John Roberts of CLUM. CISPES.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/27/1988
Description: Interview with three Fletcher School students about American invasion of Panama.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/20/1989
Description: Former CIA director George H. W. Bush speaks on national security and foreign affairs. In regards to relations with South American countries, Bush explains his belief that one should not use 1977 morals to pass judgment on events that happened in the past. Denies allegations that the CIA used the African Swine Fever Virus in Cuba to "destabilize". Also denies that he ever authorized any use of chemical or biological warfare agents. He touches briefly on his potential candidacy for presidency.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/08/1977