Word: promptness
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...best, this attack should prompt the United States to reevaluate its foreign policy doctrine as it applies to the Middle East. Everywhere around the world, but especially in that volatile region, foreign policy decisions must be made on a case by case basis. In this case, the Bush administration should have reminded Israel of the potential damage that blatant attacks on sovereign nations can illicit, and should discourage Israel from such aggressive action in the future...
...Pontiff. John Paul's health has deteriorated so visibly and dramatically over the past four weeks, however, that many wonder how much longer the 83-year-old can continue his gruelling round of travel and public appearances. The presence of the world's Cardinals at the anniversary gathering will prompt speculation about John Paul's successor, and perhaps raise fresh questions about whether the Pope should retire. A papal resignation last took place in 1294 - when Celestine V stepped down to avert a potential schism in the Church - and it is permissible under Church law if the Pontiff...
...many clues about so many weapons systems. But it helps answer one logical argument that the Administration has been making ever since the weapons failed to appear after the war ended: why, if Saddam had nothing to hide, did he endure billions of dollars in sanctions and ultimately prompt his own destruction? Perhaps because even he was mistaken about what was really at stake in this fight...
...cooked to order at breakfast, cutting down on waste and increasing freshness, while also being more responsive to individual preferences. All coffee in the dining halls is now Fair Trade, which shows that HUDS can be made to listen to student concerns, even if it is not always prompt in doing...
Hopefully, this extraordinary turnout of candidates will prompt a similar voter turnout, starting at noon today when uc-vote goes active. Harvard students need to embrace their civic duty by voting for quality candidates to serve on the council. With voter turnout down last year, the enthusiasm shown by candidates should invigorate their peers to get out—or, more accurately, get online—and vote...