Word: sabers
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...saber rattling and Haitian shouts of defiance, there were still indications that a final showdown really is not imminent. The White House still hopes that Cedras and his crew can be pushed out by economic, diplomatic and psychological pressure. One means is to tighten further the embargo against Haiti. The Administration noted with pleasure that all commercial air service into and out of Haiti will end by August, when Air France will suspend its flights. Clinton signed an order for U.S. helicopters to patrol Haiti's border with the Dominican Republic, watching for gasoline shipments, which have been regularly smuggled...
Despite indications that Haitian resistance would be negligible, Clinton's aides insist that the President still has not made up his mind about an invasion. Yet by rattling the saber so loudly last week, Clinton has left himself little alternative but to invade. If he does nothing, he risks looking even weaker and more indecisive than he already appears. And that is a scenario the Administration relishes even less than the prospect of military action...
...letter from Blix declared his inspection had been stymied. In Europe, Clinton observed that the inspection battle was five years old. Now, he said, "North Korea's actions have made it virtually imperative that the Security Council consider sanctions." But, he added, "I do not want a lot of saber rattling over this." That was not quite a ringing call for action, but U.N. Ambassador Madeleine Albright said she would immediately start consulting with other members of the Security Council about "the timing, the objectives and the substance of a sanctions resolution in the near future...
Harvard's languid start my have also reflected new rules instituted in saber competition this year meant to slow down the action and make play more defensive...
...saber rattlers still managed to finish with a respectable record of 5-4. And the saberites were the only squad a qualify for the northeast regional competition in New York, in which they finished fourth out of six teams. Both Bertrand and Legutko made it to the regional semifinals, with Bertrand coming in third overall in the saber...