Word: intellection
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Milton Katz was a man of tremendous vision, intellect and accomplishment," Harvard Law School Dean Robert C. Clark said in a statement. "He played a major role in the reconstruction of Europe after World War II as ambassador to the Marshall Plan and he was one of the prime shapers of international legal studies at Harvard Law School...
...more than happy about the release of Burma's chief dissident, Aung San Suu Kyi, after six years of house arrest [BURMA, July 24]. She is the only person who can bring peace to Burma. With her humanitarianism, intellect and Buddhist gentleness, she brings a hitherto unseen sophistication to the politics of her country. The people of Burma deserve a better future. I only hope they will have the patience that will be needed for change. LINDA SCHWARTZ Adliswil, Germany...
...soul? Probably, but not without the millions who plunk down billions for this schlock." Patrice K. Yeatter Duvall, Washington CONGRATULATIONS FOR ADDRESSING THE violence in the media issue [Cover Stories, June 12] with a degree of responsible depth. You not only suggested viable solutions but also respected the intellect of your readership. It's disturbing that more politicians don't exercise the same qualities. Fred Moffett Orange, California...
...Ramon Martinez, then an upperclassman and now with the U.S. Customs Service in Washington. "The majority opinion was that he was nuts to have around," Martinez says now. "But I saw it differently. I saw a guy with his own way of doing things." Martinez enjoyed Koernke's intellect, his ability to talk at length about history or classical music. He also discerned character and bravery. Once, when the two witnessed what they feared would become a brutal hazing, Martinez watched Koernke prepare to wade in on behalf of the victim: "He was going to butt-stroke somebody to protect...
...health-care reform and will promise to find a way to deliver it. He will talk about the 21st century, about the need for more education reform and better technology policies. And, as senior adviser George Stephanopoulos says, he will portray himself as the candidate with "the energy and intellect of a young man, plus the experience of someone who's been President...