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Nothing illustrates the callous U.S. disregard of fellow humans' dignity and values more than the new aggression against Iraq. The U.S. had no justification under any of the several U.N. resolutions. It is significant that America's staunch Arab allies like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait did not permit their territory to be used for unleashing missile attacks on Iraq. It is amazing that the world community does not give a thought to the plight of the civilian Iraqi population. VARGHESE POOVAKKATTU Herne, Germany...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Oct. 14, 1996 | 10/14/1996 | See Source »

...Clinton, and was willing to mention the Whitewater investigation and the FBI files scandal. His remarks prompted Clinton deputy campaign manager Ann Lewis to say, "I guess this means the era of civility lasted a day and a half." Meanwhile, more bad news descended on the Dole camp with staunch Republican Pat Robertson beginning to sound like a partisan Democrat. Last month he told the Christian Coalition's annual conference that only a "miracle from Almighty God" could save Bob Dole's presidential bid. On Tuesday, he was openly predicting a blowout in Clinton's favor. Couple this with...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Sometimes Shaky Politics of Civility | 10/8/1996 | See Source »

...procedure if the mother's health were at risk (it specifically allows them to do so if the mother's life is in danger). Most congressional Democrats say they would have backed the bill had it included the broader health provision. That's an alarming wakeup call for staunch pro-choicers, who for the first time since Roe vs. Wade have to acknowledge that support for abortion within their own ranks is narrowing. -->