Word: defend
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...question is not an overly difficult one. Academics must not be considered a haven from the system, mystically exempt from the forces of politics, economics and society. Harvard is a shiny cog, but it is a cog nonetheless. If it acts unjustly, it is hypocritical and foolish to defend it on grounds of some superior, ubermensch morality...
...public's support. While I can't be sure that this isn't the case, it is hardly a cuase for alarm. If the government and people of the United States decided that Nicaragua was a menace to our security, it would be folly for us not to defend ourselves. In the same manner, Israel would be justified in taking military action if Col. Khaddafy developed nuclear weapons. The issue is not one of law, involving guilt or innocence, but one of survival. The Sandinistas made their choice long ago, and they decided not to respect conventions of international behavior...
...anyone has spoken up to defend the Final Clubs during the hoo-rah over then relation to the College. I've missed it. Yet there is something to be said on their behalf. Let me argue the case simply for tolerance, though I also believe the Clubs bring positive benefit to the University...
...next week, when Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz meets in Washington with President Reagan. Washington officials believe Iraq's four-year war with Iran has been the incentive for Baghdad to move closer to the U.S. Says one U.S. diplomat: "They have now made it clear they can defend themselves by themselves, so this would be the proper moment to go ahead and reestablish ties with...
...midseason loss to Dartmouth denied the Crimson a chance to advance to tournament play and defend its title. The Big Green will be the northeast division's vole representative in the national playoffs...