Word: respect
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...support of the Administration. He called on the President and, by inference, he got a substantial endorsement of his plans. That the Administration was so favorably im-pressed was in itself atribute to the Alabama Senator. His tact, h!s pleasant personality, his ability long ago won him the respect of his Republican opponents. His 20 years of service in the House, culminating in his leadership in that body, his nine years in the Senate have won him a large place even in Republican eyes. Not so brilliant as Harrison, nor so brilliant as Heflin, not so witty as Caraway...
...unpleasant situation in England has been remedied in the last elections and the Tory landslide, so it was hoped that the new German elections would produce a working majority for the coalition party in Germany. The actual result of the elections has been a disappointment in this respect...
...House, conducted by its soon-departing Speaker, Senator-elect Gillett of Massachusetts, tuned up swiftly with booming, buzzing surges of conversation. Then the prayer. Then the adjournment out of respect for the late Representatives Mudd of Maryland, Little of Kansas, Greene of Massachusetts...
...Sciences." From 1796 on, the Academy became a part of the Institut de France-the most important part. It was still confined to 40 members, called Immortals, and continued to be the guardian of the French language designed to encourage Literature and foster genius. In every other respect, it was changed...
...Chief Executive* of the Republic of China. At the time of assuming office, I formally announced as follows: I, Tuan Chi-jui, although without ability and undeserving, assume office as Chief Executive of the Republic of China. I swear that I will endeavor to consolidate the Republican Government, respect public opinion, and strive to bring about reform within the country and raise the nation's standing abroad. I swear the foregoing reverently...