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...everyone was dismayed. Palestine Liberation Organization spokesman Ahmed Abdel Rahman called the comments "a big step forward." More significantly, key American-Jewish community leaders also praised Baker's directness. "It was a fair speech that touched every base," said Thomas A. Dine, executive director of AIPAC, even as some of his members branded the initiative "hostile." Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler, former president of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, said the Secretary "deserves to be commended, not criticized." Pointing out that the tougher demands had been made on the Arabs, Schindler asked, "Is it better to hear...
That was just the first in a series of moments of surprise and spontaneity that rocked the historic convention, which continues this week. No sooner did Gorbachev rise to chair the session than a delegate stepped forward to challenge the agenda, which had been set in a rump party session the day before by 446 delegates. "Please, People's Deputy Andrei Dimitreyevich Sakharov," invited Gorbachev as the stoop-shouldered Nobel Peace laureate -- his country's best-known dissident -- took the microphone. Sakharov, who only 2 1/2 years ago was enduring exile in the city of Gorky, expressed concern that...
...When you talk to Tom, you start biting your fingernails and you don't stop until you're up to your elbows," says Illinois Democrat Dan Rostenkowski. "What he does is good, but sometimes getting there is frustrating." Still, Democrats who chafed under Wright's autocratic dealing can look forward to having their views sounded out more regularly. Says a congressional aide: "Foley is good about consulting with all the barons on the committees, then deciding what...
...trustees said last night that the search committee held several meetings in March and April to discuss other potential candidates for the post. Wilson's name was first put forward during those meetings, sources said last night. One official said her candidacy was discussed only after Rodin had declined the post...
...fall almost as jarring as the Denver vote was exhilarating. In another special election, Seattle voters approved severe restrictions on the height and size of buildings that can be put up in the downtown area during the next ten years. The limits were contained in a citizens' initiative put forward as an alternative to a less restrictive plan favored by the city council and Mayor Charles Royer. With a turnout of only 23%, the tougher rules were approved...