Issues and Answers – Barbara Walters

Barbara Walters interviews Prime Minister Begin on “ABC” about the progress of the peace process with Egypt, the meaning of Palestinian Arab autonomy, reactions to the Iranian hostage crisis and the Olympic Games in Moscow. He closes with how he wishes to be remembered.

Issues and Answers

An extensive interview with Prime Minister Begin on “ABC” about the progress of peace talks with Egypt. Taking place months after the deadline for a full treaty, much of the interview deals with the deal’s effects on Egypt’s obligations to other Arab nations, Begin’s feelings of optimism about the talks and Israel’s key role as part of the free world in the Middle East.

Signing of the Camp David Accords

A press conference on the occasion of the signing of the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. President Jimmy Carter spoke first, followed by remarks by President Anwar Sadat and Prime Minister Menahem Begin and the signing itself. Begin spoke of the great work done by all parties and his personal friendship with Sadat.

Camp David Accords Press Conference

A press conference on the occasion of the signing of the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. President Jimmy Carter spoke first, followed by remarks by President Anwar Sadat and Prime Minister Menahem Begin and the signing itself. Begin spoke of the great work done by all parties and his personal friendship with Sadat.

ABC News Special: Middle East Summit: Sadat in Israel

Barbara Walters interviews Begin and Anwar Sadat on “ABC” on the eve of Sadat’s visit to Jerusalem. Topics include: the Geneva Conference, the possibility of a future Palestinian state, Sadat’s visit to Yad Vashem, and general thoughts on the peace process.