Word: courteousness
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...tone of Sadat's letter was courteous, care fully respectful and almost devoid of passion, especially in view of the provocation that prompted it: the Knesset's resolution proclaiming Jerusalem Israel's capital. The Egyptian President praised Begin for remaining "firm in your resolution to follow up the noble cause of peace without regard for the huge efforts required for such a venerable task...
...floor manager, Illinois Congressman Bob Michel, and Reagan's convention director, William Timmons, worked behind the scenes, massaging disgruntled conservatives and moderates to keep them from violating the theme of unity. Said Connally, who watched the proceedings from the galleries: "The word went out that everyone ought to be courteous, reasonable. Underlying it all was the sobriety of success." The word was passed by 17 Reagan whips, wearing red and white hats. Reagan stalwarts recognized those hats as the same kind that Ford's forces, who were also led by Timmons, wore when they beat back Reagan's challenge...
...professional education center." So far the Moonies have been model citizens, paying full taxes on their highly successful fishing operations and offering the going rate for lobsters supplied by the locals. Admits one grizzled fish wholesaler: "The Moonies always send me a check quick, and they're courteous, clean-cut kids...
Perhaps the old relationship between press and politician changed forever when the two began to appear together on TV interview shows, each equally desirous of appearing to be the sensible and calm good guy to viewers. Ronald Reagan had his problems with cool, courteous and well-prepared questioners on Issues and Answers. ABC's John Laurence asked about Reagan's proposal to cut income taxes 30% as Reagan says President John F. Kennedy did, though the actual Kennedy cut was only about...
...camp settled into "a routine, almost a contentment," according to Crouter, and politeness emerged as a major issue. Major Rokuro Tomibe, the camp commander and an extraordinarily decent man, dressed down his staff for not being courteous enough to prisoners. In turn, Tomibe sulked because some Americans used the term Jap. A few inmates tried to convince him that it was an innocent abbreviation, but he recognized the affront...