Word: countrymen
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...visit had political benefits for the two leaders. It demonstrated to Peres' countrymen that the U.S. is prepared to deal with their new Prime Minister. For Reagan, it strengthened his reputation as a friend of Israel. In fact, there were reports that it was the White House staff, not the Israelis, who had insisted that the visit be held at this crucial pre-election moment...
This then is a plea to Americans: your opinions matter. Please believe that the romantic dream of reunification is a tragic compelling nightmare, being played out in my countrymen's lives. Feed it neither with your encouragement, nor your money. Peace is never bought so cheaply...
...serious opposition to the welfare state. Until now, that is. And unless we start reexamining just why we have a welfare state at all, the Dolans and Kemps and Falwells of this country--all wonderfully at ease with hairspray and television--may very well persuade a majority of our countrymen that the welfare state, like the horse and buggy, is an ides whose timed has passed...
Mulroney's triumph brought to a close an eventful chapter in Canadian political life, the era of Pierre Trudeau. He came to symbolize Canada not only for Canadians but for the rest of the world, often to the delight of his countrymen. At a time when the French-speaking province of Quebec noisily threatened to secede, Trudeau blunted the menace with bilingual reforms. Toward the end of his tenure, however, Trudeau was increasingly perceived by Canadians as having overstayed his welcome. Many felt that the Prime Minister had grown bored and petulant, and that the Liberal Party had become...
...South African living in the U.S., I was thrilled to watch the Games. Unfortunately, my countrymen were denied the privilege of competing. Olympic officials should consider the economic support that South Africa provides its neighboring black countries, for whom the red carpet was laid out in Los Angeles. Perhaps Seoul in 1988 will welcome...