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After both the Crimson and Quakers won eight bouts in the foil division, procedure dictated that the judges turn to indicators to break the tie. But the teams were also even in points scored, each touching the other 54 times. Foil was absolutely even...
...foil team is usually stronger," co-captain Brindisi Chan said. "This is the first time that epee had to decide the score in women's fencing...
...part, Gingrich did not exactly enjoy the full faith and confidence of his revolutionary guard, which is why majority leader Dick Armey was there to play the role of Gingrich's minder. For months Gingrich has used his hard-line freshmen as a foil in his negotiations. The White House has not always believed his hands were tied, but in recent days the tension between Gingrich and his troops was obvious. When the negotiators decided to tighten the circle, the White House wanted Armey gone. But Gingrich insisted he stay, saying that excluding the majority leader would be unacceptable...
...Clinton, he needs Gingrich too. The Speaker has given the long embattled Commander in Chief his first effective foil since George Bush left the stage three years ago. Compared to Newt, Clinton can appear measured, careful with his words, disciplined in his behavior. Compared to Newt, Clinton looks like a wise elder, a steady commander of the armed forces. In that sense, Newt is Clinton's redemption, the man who made the President "relevant" again--and just when it started to count...
...stage at which Bob Dole is the unchallenged master, was not his strength. Nor was he entirely suited to the housekeeping details his new job entailed. By autumn, he had fallen months behind on basic House assignments, like passing the 13 regular spending bills on time. When his Democratic foil Barney Frank is asked to assess Gingrich's performance this year, he says, "I am very pleasantly surprised. He's been much worse than I expected...