Word: capitulationism
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Sen. William Cohen (R.-Maine) chief author of the bill, said McClure's amendment "is not a compromise; it's a capitulation...This lets the president play 'I've got a secret' but not tell."
Even as it prepared to welcome the Soviet leader, the Reagan Administration could not resist the temptation to occasionally gloat over Moscow's apparent capitulation in the face of American steadfastness. Perle has been beaming with the pride of paternity and enjoying the last laugh. The Administration has convinced itself...
The official, who spoke to a reporter only on condition of anonymity, said there was no Soviet "capitulation."
Though Bork testified that he had altered these views some time ago, last week marked the first public retreat from his stands. On political speech, Bork explained that the "area of what is political or what affects politics has expanded enormously . . . So I have expanded to where I am about...
Announcement of the new course follows calls from conservative critics for a return to study of the basic texts of Western culture, which adds to the impression that the department once again is asserting disdain for all things non-traditional. After all, this is the department that has left vacant...