Word: sir
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Thank you, sir," said Ramon as the pair walked away. "That will be $225 million. And remember--gratuities are accepted...
...wasn't kept," explained Ramon. "I don't recommend U.N. proposals, sir, I just pass along the bill. And you also owe $25 million for miscellaneous peacekeeping expeditions...
...terribly sorry, sir," says Ramon, "But when different members of the U.N. are funding opposing forces in a conflict, the expenses must be billed seperately...
Ramon smiles, sensing the ruse. "Currently, sir, the affair in the Gulf is a private function. Just because the U.S. and all the European members of the U.N. are there, you oughtn't get the idea that it's open to the public. Should the general membership of the U.N. be invited, you will see a notice posted on the bulletin board in the foyer...
...military strongman seized control hours after Governor-General Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, who represents Queen Elizabeth II in the former British colony, announced an interim solution to the Pacific island chain's political problems. Ganilau proposed a caretaker government consisting of all major political groups pending new elections. But Rabuka said he would accept nothing less than permanent political control by ethnic Fijians, who constitute 47% of the population while ethnic Indians make...