Word: statement
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Gathered in the Discovery's middeck in front of a photograph of the Challenger crew, the crew took turns reading portions of the statement they had written...
...fine sentiment, perhaps. But in the pages following this new statement of purpose, articles on gardening and fashion are interspersed with advertisements promoting mascara and exercise machines. So much for politics, which is relegated to a few articles buried in the magazine and to one-liners faintly hearkening back to feminist rhetoric of the past...
Rally organizers said yesterday that Lorenzo'spresence was not necessary for the protest to be asuccess. "We're making a statement," said oneorganizer who asked not to be identified, "whatdifference does it make whether he is there ornot...
...force the candidates to articulate tersely why they want to be President. If Bush can frame a final message without mentioning Ronald Reagan, or Dukakis can create a rationale that does not depend on "competence," he deserves a small boost on the scoreboard. Three points for a compelling closing statement, even if scripted, and 3 bonus points if it responds to issues raised earlier in the evening...
Papandreou's announcement came only 48 hours after his wife hit him over the head with a political frying pan by issuing a statement blaming "those circles who have been in close contact with him" for his illness. The divorce is seen as an effort by the Prime Minister to put the scandal behind him before next year's national elections...