Word: historicizing
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But, asked Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, "wouldn't you concede that the historic role of the Comptroller General is really that of an employee of the Legislative Branch?" No, indicated Ross, the Comptroller was simply a numbers cruncher, "a computator of statutory formulas." Justice William Rehnquist seemed skeptical. Harking...
The victory of Corazon Aquino was a historic triumph. Her visit to the U.S. was yet another magical event [WORLD, Sept. 29]. The recognition accorded her is a warning to future politicians and a reproach to past leaders of different virtues. Jesus C. Bacala Scottsburg, Ind.
The sessions were supposed to end on Sunday morning, but with the chance of an agreement of historic proportions in sight, the two sides met on into the evening. It was only after sunset that the optimism began to unravel. To the Soviets, every element of the deal, it seemed...
In part, the contrast in styles reflects a contrast in goals: the Soviets sought to play up the summit as a historic occasion, while the Americans tried to downplay it as a low-key business session. But it meant that the Soviets seemed to outmaneuver the U.S. in the battle...
That is, in fact, precisely the type of opening one would expect from Reagan, even at a historic confrontation. There is no guile in his manner. What you see, you get.