Word: establish
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...blow but to be more confident than ever of its future. Privately Taiwanese officials admit that the U.S. move has even had a number of unexpected benefits. The opening of the euphemistically named institute, for example, may encourage other nations that do not recognize the Republic of China to establish a quasi-diplomatic presence on the island in the hope of not unduly antagonizing Peking. Says one senior Taiwanese official: "There are a number of people in Taipei who feel the institute might be used as a blueprint for other important free nations that now have no relations with...
...Taiwan's future: I am always optimistic. The first thing we must do is establish stability and ensure our survival. After that we can concentrate on development and finally we can attain victory. I would like the American people to realize that their genuine, true friends are here in this country. I have every confidence that we can continue our friendship. There is a Chinese expression that no one can wield a knife to cut the ties between two close friends...
...Medicare-Medicaid patients is on a "cost plus" basis, and it asks few questions about the cost. Blue Shield and commercial insurers generally pay "usual, customary and reasonable" physicians' fees (U.C.R. in medical jargon). That gives doctors an incentive to charge all patients top dollar, so that they can establish those fees as U.C.R...
...dictatorial regime of President Park. "It seems pretty clear that these men have been imprisoned because they have ideas which the government considers dangerous," Baker states. The United States "divided Korea. We helped create this monster," Baker says, adding, "We have the responsibility to help the Korean people to establish a democratic society...
...does have one regret, one thing he would have done differently. If he had it to do over. "I would make it a point not to spend quite as much time on my career at the expense of my family," he reflects. "Many young people feel they have to establish their professions immediately and they are under such pressure that their families have to bear some of the strain. I wish young people would think of this early so that they have time enough for each other and for their children...