Word: heeding
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...should pay heed to Senator John McCain's strategy: bringing the full weight of American air power to bear and making preparations to use ground forces in Kosovo [VIEWPOINT, April 12]. National debate should no longer focus on whether the U.S. has an interest in the Balkans; this decision was made years ago. Rather, the U.S. should address Slobodan Milosevic with resolve, not only to protect the Kosovars but also to retain credibility. Senator McCain is correct to assert that a failure to act decisively undermines U.S. credibility and opens the door to aggressive regimes. JOHN GAVENONIS Berkeley, Calif...
...world, Fritz suggests a possible solution being the creation of a "special military branch for the sole purpose of enforcing peace agreements." With the recent success of U.N. peacekeepers being dubious at best, it is unlikely that this proposal will be implemented anytime soon. However, the West should heed Fritz's call if it hopes to find a way to solve the refugee problem: "wealthy nations that took part in creating the dynamics of the old era should assume the responsibility for accepting people uprooted by the transition...
Students looking to make their mark in higher office would do well to heed Tip O'Neill, who said, "All politics are local." Or, they could take the example of Duehay, a Harvard graduate who dedicated his life to local politics, and indeed, made his mark. Meredith B. Osborn, a Crimson editor, is a first-year in Greenough Hall...
...like Sartre, are searching desperately for an exit from your current Harvard routine, find a local travel agent ASAP. Heed the words and images created by the foreign poets, writers and dreamers. After all these writers have inspired generation of travelers before...
...therefore issue this challenge to those who still have time to heed it: transcend your doggishness. Your education should put you on the edge of your seat instead of allowing you to slouch firmly at the rear...