Word: statement
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...statement that seems to determine the tone of this article comes from Dean Archie Epps, who estimates the Bach Society's earnings for the 1987-1988 season to be "at least $10,000," and the operating expenses to be "only about $4,000," thus resulting in alleged missing funds of at least...
...announcement that a hostage would be freed from Islamic Jihad for the Liberation of Palestine came in a 36-word handwritten statement in Arabic delivered to a western news agency in Beirut...
...scripted and stage-managed nature of the race thus far. On the advice of their handlers, the two candidates have largely avoided situations that carried the slightest semblance of spontaneity. During the days preceding the debate, the handlers coached their men assiduously to ensure that no unscripted statement, answer or even gesture would occur in front of television viewers. Nevertheless, there is a limit to what campaign managers can control, and the debate was a rare chance for the public to see Bush and Dukakis react entirely on their...
...when Avril stood before his new civilian Cabinet in the National Palace last Monday, Hebreux was at his left, a manila envelope in one hand, an Uzi submachine gun on his shoulder. And when Avril appeared before Presidential Guard troops the following day, Hebreux handed him a statement to read...
...campaign manager and best friend, James Baker, pleaded with him to withdraw. Bush refused. Finally Baker announced at a press conference that Bush was pulling out of the California primary because of lack of funds. Bush, in New Jersey, was shocked when he learned from reporters of Baker's statement and immediately flew to Houston to confront his campaign manager. The incident came close to ending Bush and Baker's friendship. But Bush's retreat ultimately helped him win the vice-presidential spot. It also helped Baker get a top job with Reagan...