Word: profounder
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Decision-Making in the White House suggests that the chief executive's capacity for decisive action is limited by a constant set of influences. As a comment on Sorensen's loss of innocence this might be noteworthy, but as political science it is not. Yet this conclusion is as profound as any set forth in the disappointing little book by the former Special Counsel to the President...
...persistent man, with a shrewd understanding of people. Wilkins knows the facts of political life; if his placid exterior disturbs those who believe his cause demands anger, it is indispensable when, says, a conservative legislator must be cajoled into supporting a civil rights bill. Wilkins inspires respect and profound confidence, not emotional faith. After a few hours with him, one feels certain that Wilkins and men like him will be responsible for important gains in civil rights long after the summer patriots have wearied of their slogans...
...visited the Soviet Union in 1960, saw many outstanding material things, and found the Russians one of the friendliest groups of people in all of Europe. The one thing that made a profound impression on me was their sincere desire for peace. When I saw them crying, begging and praying for peace, I was deeply moved. The Russians love their country, are proud of its accomplishments, and will work for a better life. They are trying; give them credit...
...think of nothing better designed to bring this institution into public disrepute and derision than a test of this profound and tragic issue by an exercise in parliamentary pyrotechnics...
...Tenth House Committee has shown encouraging initiative in requesting student suggestions on anything "from the placement of electric sockets to profound philosophical matters." The Tenth House is drastically needed to case overcrowding in the other nine Houses. Careful planning by the Committee can assure that the House will not only serve its "dormitory functions," but will also include the best features of Harvard's relatively successful House system. With careful planning, in fact, the Tenth House can improve on the few good Houses in the Present system...