Word: disarray
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...expressed his determination to proceed along the path he has charted within the Soviet Union. He also made clear his interest in improving relations with the U.S. and in reaching an arms-control agreement despite the disarray in Washington, although he also stressed, as did other officials, that it was now up to the American side to respond to Soviet proposals...
...single-spaced 65-page report presents a readable, dispassionate account of Administration officials pointing fingers and offering conflicting stories about who knew -- and did -- what, when. The result, says Oklahoma Democrat David Boren, the committee chairman, is a "picture of making foreign policy that was in real disarray." The picture shows...
Confronted with Democratic majorities in Congress and the still unresolved Iran scandal, the President resorts to familiar themes from his glory days. -- Capitol Hill' s new Democratic leaders offer a homespun rebuttal. -- A Senate investigation uncovers "real disarray" in the White House over Iran. -- Small private groups are finding creative solutions to the nation' s housing crisis...
President Reagan's belated recognition of Iran's geopolitical significance is perhaps the only positive point in the disarray and confusion which plague his presidency now. But whether this realization presages a genuine accomodation with that country seems more dependent on Iran than the United States...
...other areas, the Administration -- and the country -- might have to pay a heavy price for this latest and most serious blow to the credibility and competence of U.S. foreign policy. The prestige of the President has been seriously weakened, his staff is in disarray, and the Administration seems less able than ever to speak with a coherent voice on matters ranging from arms control to antiterrorism. Reagan's ability to project a sound foreign policy was badly hurt by revelations that he deceived the American people, Congress and the world about his stance against dealing for hostages and sending arms...