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...without risk for a person considered one of the Republican Party's brightest stars. A decorated Vietnam veteran who grew up in veterans' public housing in Erie, Pa., the Governor is enormously popular in a crucial swing state. He was also high on Bush's list of potential running mates, although his support for abortion rights probably killed his chances. In his new role, he is certain to be blamed for any terrorist events that occur on his watch. "We could intercept 20 different plots," says Rendell, "but if three get carried out, he has failed...
...they had been throughout the entire crisis, Edgar’ family was crucial in keeping him grounded. “I hung out with my brother [Victor] because we had been through it all together”, he says. “He was very important for me, because we were really the only constants in our lives”. Although Victor tried to immerse himself totally in American culture, Edgar made a conscious effort to retain and display his Sierra Leonian heritage—by keeping his distinctive accent, for example, and playing soccer instead of basketball. Keeping...
Newcomers to the Carr Center include Diane Curran, who will be working on issues related to refugee protection and national security. Particularly in the wake of the events of Sept. 11, Curran said she feels her work has become all the more crucial...
...linking bin Laden to the attacks. Not only will such evidence help American citizens understand the forces that led to the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, but it will build support for a U.S.-led operation to destroy the al-Qaeda network. A strong case will be especially crucial in securing the vital assistance of Muslim nations in combating the terrorist threat, and we hope that the government releases the maximum volume of evidence consistent with protecting its intelligence assets...
...Since Election Day, Lieberman has been the recount absolutist. The moral certainty that drove some of his Senate colleagues to distraction - when he voted his conscience instead of his party - has provided crucial ballast here. Al Gore, under pressure known to change his story, his message, his demeanor and his clothes, has resisted the weight of opinion in favor of getting it over rather than getting it correct. This has meant that Lieberman, considered a happy St. Bernard in 12 years in the Senate - "as moral, decent and honorable a man as I've known there," said Senator John McCain...