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...planning. He is the author of five books on U.S. foreign policy. When he talks, his eyes are penetrating and his humor is wry. Described variously by associates as "a stalwart Puritan," "immensely kind," "the opposite of a self-promoter" and "a tough competitor," he seems psychologically centered, surprisingly devoid of the egotism and Machiavellian qualities often found in presidential advisers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Clinton's People: Tony Lake | 11/30/1992 | See Source »

Marshall, a past president of the Boston Bar Association, repeatedly emphasized in the 45-minute interview that she was still getting acquainted with the essentials of the University and her job. Her second floor in Massachusetts Hall is a testament to that fact, with walls virtually devoid of art or photographs and a bookcase which remains largely barren...

Author: By Joe Mathews, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Marshall to Investigate Guard Charges | 11/24/1992 | See Source »

...Congress must now surely see itself in a position of power. President Bush, devoid of a majority and now also of a mandate, exemplifies the term "lame duck." House Speaker Tom Foley is now arguably the most powerful man in Washington. However, while Clinton's transition team begins to construct a new administration, Foley might see fit simply to lead Congress in a restful period of licking its wounds...

Author: By Daniel Altman, | Title: Curing Voter Schizophrenia | 11/11/1992 | See Source »

Ever wonder why elections in Britain tend, on the whole, to be devoid of the symbolic stupidity found in our campaigns? It's because the Brits already have an institutional set-up to relieve the national desire for silly costumes and funny hats. They call it the royal family...

Author: By Eric R. Columbus, | Title: Putting Elvis First | 10/23/1992 | See Source »

...Quayle has been quoted as saying that your environmental views are detached from reality and devoid of common sense. In the face of these criticisms, have you deliberately moderated your views...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 'We're Not Measuring the Drapes | 10/19/1992 | See Source »

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