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...Indians "t'amuse themselves with scalping knives." As for General Gage's occupation of Boston, "his mercy is without dispute/ his first and darling attribute." The general tried to seize the stores of powder and arms at Concord merely to prevent the Patriots from harming themselves, "as prudent folks take knives away,/ Lest children cut themselves at play...
Most of the Democrats showed prudent and respectful new interest for Carter, but were reluctant to back him publicly just now. Said Alan Baron, Senator George McGovern's press secretary, of the sentiment among liberals: "It is more resignation' than enthusiasm. They've stopped resisting." Some Democrats want Carter to win more primaries before coming out for him. Others are playing hard to get, even though there is no indication that Carter is willing to make any deals. Daley is thought to be willing to trade his endorsement for a promise from Carter to choose Illinois Senator...
...Post claims that the state's evaluation of the program is "mushy," not separating the results of E.C.E. from other programs. Says Post: "We know that some [teachers] are complaining that the E.C.E. is making a shambles out of the classroom. Our position toward expanding E.C.E. is that prudent fiscal measures be exercised until the program has clearly proved its effectiveness...
Throughout his political career, Wallace has portrayed himself as a responsible and prudent administrator in areas of government finance. He is famous for his tirades against the evils of "big government," lecturing on the cost of maintaining the growing federal bureaucracy. Consistently critical of deficit spending policies of the federal government, the governor has been a strong advocate of balanced budgets. He laments the plight of the working people of America, calling for tax reform to reduce the burden on the average citizen...
...ties with the Soviet Union, while another group cuts away at our defense budgets and intelligence services and thwarts American resistance to Soviet adventurism, both combined will, whether they have intended it or not, end by wrecking the nation's ability to conduct a strong, creative, moderate and prudent foreign policy." He pleaded: "We must avoid the twin temptations of provocation and escapism...