Word: protectively
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...time, Carter warned of "the darker side of change." If "others" interfere in Iran, he promised, there would be "serious consequences." His charge: "In the Middle East, in Southeast Asia and elsewhere in the world, we will stand by our friends-we will honor our commitments-and we will protect the vital interests of the United States" (see box). That sounded impressive, though any President would presumably say much the same thing, but it is not easy to apply such traditional principles to the complexities of international politics...
Some complicated maneuvers to protect a former ally...
Building and Grounds (B&G) will reinstall fences and take other measures this spring to protect the sod planted on the Quad last fall, a department spokesman said yesterday...
...Tanzanians are stationed in Uganda just to protect the integrity of their borders," Otunnu said...
...protect his wealth, Knapp bought $10,000 in gold at $152 per oz., $10,000 in silver, and half as much in Swiss francs. Just over three years later, the gold is worth more than $16,000, and the other investments have also gained handsomely. Now he plans to increase his investments. At Deak-Perera, the nation's largest retailer of gold coins, Chairman Nicholas Deak reports that some of his recent customers have been high school kids. Says he: "It's a little scary. They just walk in and say they have a little money and they...