Word: forthright
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Jenkins's citation was: "Scholar and leader of politics and politicians: forthright, high-principled partisan; constant friend of unity in Europe and peace in the world...
...been learning how he wants to be President, Harvard has been judging him. The judgments have often been harsh. Some have been approving. He has been called arrogant, a maximizer, a cold-hearted bureaucrat who lacks substance. He has been hailed as The Answer--young, efficient, forthright...
Fortunately the language of international trade is universal-or is it? Take these-consecutive sentences, suggested by the phrasebook. "Whose invention is this? When was this invention patented? This is a Soviet invention." A more forthright approach is manifested by: "Show us your devices for outer space research work. How powerful is this reactor? Show me a working diagram of the reactor...
GEORGE McGOVERN. He is forthright on the issues of the Viet Nam War, tax reform and income redistribution, but he does not dramatize them very well. He is still the quiet, low-keyed prairie politician who won a Senate seat in South Dakota by hopping out of his car to talk to farmers in the fields. In conversation he can be witty and charming, but on the hustings he turns as dry as last year's cornstalk. Though he is supported by much the same constituency that was captivated by Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy in 1968, he does...
Where does this leave the Left of the Democratic Party? McGovern has an excellent organization, solid grass-roots fund raising efforts, and forthright positions on the issues. Lindsay's assets are personal appeal (which could cut both ways), money, and a campaign based on the theme of the average citizen's powerlessness vis-a-vis Washington. McCarthy also has good funding, high public recognition, and an expressed willingness to challenge the Democratic Party in November if it again presents the American people with a choiceless choice...