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...Neill spoke of the overabundance of warheads possessed by the U.S. and U.S.S.R. Said he: "What is happening to us? What is the cause of this madness? I hope and pray the [freeze resolution] will provide the vehicle to stop this arms race." Republican Leader Robert Michel disagreed: "The major issue confronting the world today is not the possession of nuclear arms by the U.S., but the defense and preservation of freedom. If freedom cannot be defended through any other means but the possession of a nuclear deterrent by the U.S., the possession of such a deterrent is a political...
...propose that he open discussions on the budget with two of the chamber's Democratic powers, Budget Committee Chairman James Jones and Ways and Means Chairman Daniel Rostenkowski. Baker held separate preliminary talks with them late in the week. The move was urged by House Minority Leader Robert Michel, who implored the White House to show at least a willingness to listen to ideas for reducing the deficits. Reagan's advisers readily agreed. Explained one: "We have to get around the feeling that there is an impasse over the deficit question. If we can't do that...
...Democratic House, Jones' strategy is to propose his own budget, but not before April. Minority Leader Robert Michel of Illinois is trying to get "a better feel on the nuts and bolts" before approaching Speaker Tip O'Neill on a bipartisan package. As the budget hearings unfold, Michel may attempt to stage "test votes" to find out just where the members stand, both for his own benefit and that of Administration strategists. In the Senate, the Democrats have no game plan yet, but their leaders intend eventually to hammer out an alternative. "We want to save the country...
...Michel de Boissieu, 64, an E.N.A. graduate and a veteran government official, who will take over as head of the Banque Rothschild, where he served as an executive for 19 years...
...Democrat-controlled House, few Republicans doubt that the budget will be substantially revised. Conceded Minority Leader Robert Michel of Illinois: "The President can't expect his budget to be swallowed whole." Looking for some cheer amid the dreary economic figures, Michel joked: "Well, it isn't as bad as waking up to the Watergate news...