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...they called on him several times last week for "specific instructions." From Khomeini himself, ailing in a Tehran hospital, there came an enigmatic message to a huge crowd celebrating the first anniversary of the country's Islamic Revolution. Iran must continue "its decisive struggle against the ruthless, expansionist U.S.," said Khomeini, but he also said that "normal, very ordinary relations could be established...
American policy is aggressive and expansionist, while Soviet policy is basically defensive, Ackerman said, adding that the primary objective of socialists is to oppose higher defense spending and the draft, which has "no place in a just society...
Obviously, we have good reason to doubt Russia's intentions. But we often paint them as stronger, more internally secure and more expansionist than they really are, while downplaying our own international transgressions and playing up our weaknesses (worst case analysis). Still, before we totally swallow the line of right-wingers, we should consider if building up the military, escalating the arms race, allying with petty dictators, and putting off criticial social programs at home and developmental assistance overseas will make use more secure. It did not work last time, and it has brought us to where...
...basic purpose of Hua's visit was to reiterate China's desire to open up to the West. The Chairman also expressed his support for both the European Community and NATO in the common struggle against "hegemonism," Peking's code word for Moscow's expansionist ambitions. In a long-winded toast delivered at Giscard's welcoming dinner, Hua reeled off a list of Soviet sins, without once mentioning China's Communist archrival by name. He declared: "In Europe a serious state of military confrontation continues. In the Middle East, in Africa...
...ready to outline the moderate course that he planned to follow. Said a participant: "It was a concise, brilliant exposition. It was better than his Monday speech." Afterward some of the wise men urged using the troop issue to force a confrontation with the Kremlin over Soviet expansionist policies; others advised playing down the matter because it was too trivial. The majority supported the President. Said one of the moderates: "It was a wise choice diplomatically but tough politically...