Word: neutralize
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...University "remains neutral" on the debate over the big business provision, he added, saying, "That doesn't affect our interests even indirectly--except as a political roadblock...
That is extremely unlikely; Muskie also reported that the Soviets seem to want to stay neutral, and all the evidence so far was that they were. But the U.S.S.R. could profit handsomely from a long war by gaining new influence over Iran as well as Iraq. A badly beaten Iran might dissolve into chaos, allowing a left-wing faction to gain control in Tehran. The Soviets could offer to guarantee Iran's security. Or they might pose as mediators and win a major role at a peace conference called to end the war Says one well-informed analyst...
Carter's statements have been twofold. First, he has made extensive efforts to assure all parties, including the Soviet Union, that the United States wishes to remain neutral. Second, he has said the United States "cannot rule out" the use of force to keep the Strait of Hormuz open...
Psychiatrists also have their own language. So do politicians, and it should be interesting to note the changes in neutral terms that result from their taking charge...
...Neutral Political Psychological...