Word: leader
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...conversation, the student became idealistic once again: "In China, it is a disease of the system, not just one leader. If you just change the leader, today you are the premier and the next day I am premier, but it is still the same system...
...reminded viewers that Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski, the country's leader and head of the Communist Party, offered Friday to form a "grand coalition" after the election with the opposition...
Solidarity leader Lech Walesa said earlier yesterday in Gdansk that "it's too early for congratulations and we don't have complete information...
...Democratic caucus. In one of those "accidents" of his career, he was chosen as House whip soon after, when Tip O'Neill's first two choices were not available. As whip, Foley added to his formidable reputation as a coalition builder, which helped him win the majority leader post when Wright climbed to the Speaker's chair...
...been rumored to be dying of a heart condition or cancer for much of the past decade, the Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini, 89, has displayed remarkable longevity. Last week, though, doctors performed surgery on the religious leader to stop what was officially described as "bleeding in his digestive system." Providing a rare and somewhat bizarre glimpse at the Imam's private life, Iranian television actually broadcast scenes from the operating room...