Word: assertive
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...over borders and the terms of their separation, the two-state solution remains an essential point of consensus among not only Western and Arab governments, but also among at least half of Israel's electorate and at least the same proportion of Palestinians. The Bush administration needs to forcefully assert that vision - and make it more specific on issues such as sharing Jerusalem, and addressing the plight of Arab refugees in a manner that maintains Israel's Jewish majority...
...dislike conservative commentator David Horowitz, they should pay closer attention to his views. Horowitz’s criticisms of the U.S. government—specifically of the policies of former President Bill Clinton in combating terrorism—are legitimate. Horowitz was right when he spoke last week to assert that Clinton was partly responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks...
Against the Black Bears’ second-ranked team defense in the Hockey East conference, Moore will have to assert his presence early and often...
...Chinese citizens trying to get at local mandarins who still wield immeasurable power. It's at the county level that taxation and police matters are decided. And although county councils are technically elected, the slates are carefully prepared and "the Communist Party almost always finds a way to assert control over them," says Ding Xueliang, a professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology who researches local governments...
...seventh year of existence, it seems that the CDT can look ahead to an even brighter future and perhaps continue to assert itself on the national stage. With an abundance of new talent, the hiring of a professional choreographer, and increased visibility on campus, the CDT is looking to take its spirit and savvy to new heights...