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Word: secretse (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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That tense press conference exchange last week underscored a persistent problem for the Secretary. He is undamaged by the main Watergate scandals, but his credibility has been nicked nonetheless. The reason: he has appeared to be less than candid about his role hi the White House efforts to plug leaks...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: A Kissinger Connection? | 6/17/1974 | See Source »

Situation ethics preaches against moral absolutes. When facing a choice for which more rigid codes offer an automatic answer (thou shalt not steal), a follower of situation ethics might decide upon reflection that breaking a literal rule would serve a higher moral purpose than observing it. Hence disclosing Government secrets...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AMERICAN NOTES: Watergate Ethics | 6/10/1974 | See Source »

Hidden Dangers. Considering the number of spies on the job, the competition for tangible results must be fierce. After all, how many secrets are left? Yet West Germany, as the linchpin of the Western alliance, continues to provide fertile ground for espionage. Some 200,000 U.S. soldiers and airmen are...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: WEST GERMANY: Spy Hysteria | 6/10/1974 | See Source »

Sir / Please, please, no more secrets! The impeachment proceedings must be televised. I want to hear for myself, see for myself, decide for myself. I won't be satisfied with less.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, May 20, 1974 | 5/20/1974 | See Source »

Besides, I was never too impressed by our ability to keep secrets from the enemy. The size and composition of our army was supposedly top secret, but the Americans and British knew that information anyway.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Special Section: On Arms and Co-Existence | 5/13/1974 | See Source »

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