Word: candor
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...President, in fact, had good political reasons for going up to the Hill. His decision to grant the pardon had shaken public confidence in his candor and judgment and damaged the chances of G.O.P. candidates in the November elections. Indeed, the initial reaction from Democrats in Congress to Ford's self-invitation was anger at Subcommittee Chairman William L. Hungate for inadvertently giving Ford the chance to get off the hook...
...know," Jerry Brown said recently, "Thomas a Kempis cites Seneca to the effect that every time I leave my cell and go out among men, I come back less a man. Sometimes I feel that way." It was a rare admission for a politician, even in 1974, when candor is in style...
...regret the decision of CHUL to use the Polaroid ID system for freshman ID cards. Despite Bob Palmer's clever dismissal of the Polaroid involvement and support of the South African regime, we feel compelled to take issue with the candor of his statements...
...virtual exile at San Clemente. "We are worried about Pat," an associate of the Nixons confides. "She has not been in touch with any of her close friends. It's not like her." Witness Eleanor McGovern, once again on the stump in South Dakota, confessing with her customary candor: "I would like to have had another year before campaigning...
...family. Making some money was a factor too, since the children were all of college age." When fate intervened in the form of Watergate, Ford had to renege on his promise to get out of politics. Once in the White House, she began to speak out with refreshing candor. "Jerry has supported me in the things I've said," she remarked. "At least he hasn't stepped on my toes yet." Added Betty: "After 25 years of coping, it's very satisfying...