Word: strength
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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ISRAELS ARE also wary of allowing the world to see that there are splits within society and politics there. As Ben-Dori says, the Arabs only respect strength, not weakness--and this is achieved through unity. He feels the peace was possible after the 1967 war, but that Israel missed its chance because of heavy infighting within the then-ruling Labor Party. Division is the country's biggest mistake and weakness, he says. A taxi driver in Jerusalem agrees, but for different reasons. "I was in Lebanon for 40 days. When I come back, I want there to be peace...
...made even more apparent in songs like "Lifeline" and "First of the Last Calls," both of which deal with personal struggles. Both of these songs, whether in dealing explicitly with the problem of alcoholism or just facing general insecurities, advocate the same solution: the building of inner fortitude and strength...
Reagan's principal message was that the U.S., prospering again economically and enjoying rebuilt military strength, is experiencing a rebirth of pride and hope. "Bipartisan cooperation," presumably from a Congress that had passed most of the Administration's essential legislation, he said, had stopped "a long decline that had drained this nation's spirit and eroded its health." Now, he said, the U.S. is "looking to the '80s with courage, confidence and hope...
...were in a war. Would World War II have occurred if the people of Europe and the people of England had listened to Churchill instead of ignoring him until it was too late? Would World War II have happened if Roosevelt's desire to enhance our armed strength had been heeded...
This young unit is certainly coming through in the clutch. Logan was named this week's Ivy Player of the Week on the strength of his two-goal, one-assist performance in the Elis' 4-3 victory over visiting Princeton. When Cornell visited New Haven, Neely made his mark by notching the winning tally with just 45 seconds remaining in regulation...