Word: seek
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Victors & Vanquished. Next day the accused passed before the judges, entering their fervent pleas of "not guilty." It was clear that the men whose brass-knuckle philosophy had brushed aside not only legalisms but law itself would seek refuge in legalistic arguments. The defense presented a motion "in re Göring et al," questioning the legal basis of the trial, which was promptly dismissed by the bench. The main defense points...
...That Padilla would declare himself President anyway, set up a cabinet and seek U.S. recognition...
...seek to raise the standard of life of our people. We can only do so by trading with the rest of the world, and as good traders we wish to have prosperous customers. . . . We, like you, believe in an expansive economy. ... You will see us embarking on projects of nationalization. . . . You, it may be, will continue in your more individualistic methods. It is more important that we should understand each other and other nations whose institutions differ from...
...must seek constantly to give it vigor. . . . It is true, as I said long since, that it is only a 'beachhead in the battle for peace. . . .' But ... it is a vital beachhead. ... Its machinery and powers are limited. . . . But it is flexible. It can grow. ... Do not sell the United Nations Organization short. Do not undermine what you have in an academic discussion of what you wish...
Where the lofty splendors Linger o'er thy nest, And the passioning grandeurs Know some ritual blest Thy magic hours seek altars, which are to God behest...