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Arming the Persian Gulf region's monarchs with more weapons than they have soldiers to fire them may be the most politically appealing strategem, but it is probably the most ineffective way to safeguard American interests. Carter has termed the area "vital" to the security of the United States, vowing to protect it militarily, along with Western Europe and Japan. However, no number of American troops can maintain stability in the face of the resurgence of Moslem fundamentalism and the psychological dislocation of modernization...
This may seem like an open invitation for a sharpie to have the free use of a new car for 30 days. Probably the Salt Lake City metropolitan area was chosen for the test because its heavily Mormon population has a reputation for stability and honesty. Another safeguard is that dealers may turn down sales to prospects who look chancy. Losses from returns will be borne mostly by the dealers, not the company. Chrysler will test the program for a month, then decide whether to continue and expand it to other areas...
...country." He is the supreme commander, approves the choice of President and appoints all judges. He also names the twelve-member "guardian council" of six clerics expert in Islamic law and six Islamic lay lawyers, which has veto power over all legislation. Warns the constitution: "The clergy will safeguard against any deviations by various government organizations from their true Islamic functions and obligations...
...were signs that he wanted to limit his tenure in Seoul's presidential Blue House and lead the country's transformation to a genuine democracy. In an acceptance statement to the electors in the capitol's cavernous municipal gymnasium, he said: "I will observe the constitution, safeguard the nation, and strive for increased freedom...
...election year when the economy is suffering from rising unemployment, American workers might be tempted to vote for the politicians who promise to safeguard their jobs in the short-run by restricting imports. But over the long haul, such a policy will only hurt these workers as consumers. And worse, scrapping free trade ultimately will erode the long-term welfare of the American worker, which protectionist politicians claim so vigorously to protect...