Word: administrationitis
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Let us hope that the U.S. will never bow to Khomeini's blackmail. If the Carter Administration agrees to Iranian demands, it will be a blow and a very bad example to those who love democracy.
These developments occurred just as the Iranians finally began to consider letting outsiders see the hostages. Two NBC reporters were allowed to interview a captive Marine corporal, William Gallegos, 21, of Pueblo, Colo., touching off complaints from Administration officials and others about "TV diplomacy" (see PRESS). Despite Gallegos' assurances...
In Washington, the Administration was guarded in welcoming Khomeini's statement that there would be visits. But the announcement contributed to a feeling that the crisis might be solved through diplomacy after all. The President's spirits seemed greatly improved. Confidants noted that he had more color in...
There is considerable skepticism, however, even in the U.S. Government, that economic retaliation of any kind will provide enough pressure on Iran to force the hostages' release. Confides a Government economist: "There may be a lot of wishful thinking by the Administration on this. Businessmen are very resourceful. Wherever...
What mainly had changed was that Hannon and his aides had just been accused of multimillion-dollar mismanagement. By Byrne's estimate, Hannon's administration had allowed the school's red ink to soar to $500 million, while claiming the deficit stood no higher than $43 million...