Word: commendation
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...Monday the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles commuted the sentence of Alexander Williams, a schizophrenic man convicted of raping and murdering a young girl. Though Williams’ crime was certainly heinous, we commend the parole board for making the right decision and commuting his sentence to life in prison without parole...
...Lillehammer in 1994 I was in the spotlight, and I know how uncomfortable it is to have cameras following your every move. Jamie and David have handled themselves with the greatest of dignity in a tough situation, and I commend them for that. But just as in 1994, what has happened in Salt Lake City is not fair to the other athletes, whose accomplishments have taken a backseat. That's a loss for everyone. These Games began as a celebration of humanity and our ability to unite the world. Let's get back to the Games and share...
...This week's clashes have prompted the Europeans and other diplomats to commend Arafat for taking concrete steps against groups conducting terrorist operations, although the U.S. and Israel are holding out for more. But Arafat's prime political obstacle in delivering that is the widespread perception in the West Bank and Gaza that he's acting on Israel's behalf against fellow Palestinians without achieving any gains for his own people. Hence the growing concern among diplomats and Israeli leaders of the traditional "peace camp" such as Foreign Minister Shimon Peres to revive the prospect of political negotiations between Israel...
...While we commend Lee and Fernandez for the depth and specificity of their proposals and the quality of their contributions to the council, we hope they also realize the challenges they will face in making their vision a reality. Their most important responsibility will be preserving the gains made during Gusmorino’s tenure. There can be no doubt that the lion’s share of the credit for this past year’s successes goes to the indefatigable Gusmorino, the council president whose jolly demeanor and exceptional work ethic have made the council a real force...
...Pusey presided for nearly two decades over Harvard. He had many successes, and was confronted with more than his share of turbulent episodes. But his legacy is secure as one of academic freedom and dedicated service, and for that, we commend him, thank him and remember...