Word: standly
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Democrats in Congress voiced their support for the attack. "Saddam Hussein should make no mistake that despite domestic political differences in the United States, the American people and Congress stand firmly behind the defense of our nation's vital interests", Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) and House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.) said in a statement...
...disturbing to see Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) say he could not support the President's decision, even as he knew military action was imminent. At this time of instability, when we lack some of the support we had seven years ago, our political leaders should stand united behind the military action...
...inspector on the ground is worth half a dozen B-52's in the air," Thompson says. "Now we're going to see a long period of repeated, persistent bombings that will be based on much less information." How long Americans and the international community will stand behind such a messy and protracted campaign, Thompson says, "is anybody's guess. But it's going to continue until either Iraq changes its ways -- or the U.S. gives...
...United States is the only workable solution. That is tragic, though. All too often, we confuse "the moral" with "the religious," stigmatizing any discussion of morality in the public arena. Religion should rightfully be kept out of political discourse, but the underlying idea for which all religions stand--leading one's life in a rightful, moral manner--should never be marginalized...
Even if he wanted to, there's at least one reason the President would stop short of resigning now: Al Gore. If Clinton were to resign during the next few weeks, Gore could stand for election only once. If he waits until January 20, however, Gore could run twice...