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...intellectual author of crimes even if he did not literally have blood on his hands. The testimony from some 50 victims is likely to be compelling. But the most damning words may well come from the "insiders": an estimated 20 high-level political and security bosses with firsthand knowledge of what Milosevic said and did. What Del Ponte needs to prove is Milosevic's "superior authority": that he exercised control over the perpetrators of atrocities, knew or had reason to know crimes were being committed and did nothing to stop them or punish anyone. Prosecutors won't name these...
...became an outspoken supporter of adoption and adoption awareness. He donated the profits from his two books, "Dave's Way," and "Well Done," to his foundation, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. He also appeared before Congress to stress the importance of motivating Americans to adopt children. "I know firsthand how important it is for every child to have a home and loving family," he said. "Without a family, I would not be where I am today...
...Having grown up in D.C., I experienced politics firsthand and have been enthralled ever since,” he said...
...Seeing firsthand exactly what the prospect of “networking” entailed, I decided that I didn’t even want to play the game. Thus, as everyone around me threw himself or herself into the activity with gusto, exchanging the obligatory “where are you from?” as they eyed the chit-producing orb in their quarry’s hands, I high-stepped it past the melting ice-cream and beelined for the door...
...JOHANNA MCGEARY, TIME's chief diplomatic correspondent, has spent the past few weeks in Pakistan watching the war from up close, pondering Pakistan's complicated role and experiencing firsthand the Muslim world's intense feelings toward America. Chat with her on Monday...