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...including an attempt in 2004 by Germany's Siemens to acquire some operations of its ailing French rival Alstom. But the government's control over privately held companies is much more limited. On New Year's Eve, Paris published a list of 11 strategic industries that it wants to protect from takeovers; they include some biotechnology research and casinos but not, surprisingly, steel...
Andrew Sullivan, in his essay "We Don't Need a New King George" [Jan. 23], was right to criticize President Bush's habit of attaching signing statements that give his interpretation of the legislation he signs. Taking the oath of office, Bush swore to "protect and defend" the Constitution. But his Administration is undermining that document's checks and balances. If lying under oath about an affair was reason enough to bring impeachment charges against President Bill Clinton, then there is cause 10 times over for impeaching Bush. Shame on him, and shame...
...this and repeat it again and again: I am completely against banning these newspapers. People have the right not to read the newspapers. We don't need to shut them down, and we certainly don't need to kill people. Some people are reacting as if the way to protect Islam is to ban these things--like if you are exposed to too many cartoons, you'll become a Christian or an atheist. But faith is something you renew every day. You are exposed to things you do not like and keep your faith...
...establish an early warning system to detect and prevent another catastrophic terrorist attack on the United States,” William E. Moschella, an assistant attorney general, wrote for the administration. “[I]n his capacity as Commander in Chief, the President has the responsibility to protect the Nation from further attacks...
...Library Sidney Verba ’53 said in an interview with The Crimson in December. President Bush, who asked Congress to reauthorize the Patriot Act in his State of the Union address Tuesday, has repeatedly asserted that the act gives law enforcement officers crucial tools they need to protect Americans. Passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Patriot Act was originally set to expire Dec. 31 of last year, and Congress prepared to revise and renew the legislation in early December. But a bipartisan group of senators has continued to block long-term reauthorization...