Word: supporting
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...people are not following because they are in a state of denial. We are about to lose a part of the American dream and to follow Carter is to accept rather than deny. When they perceive the paucity of paths before them, Americans will support the President's efforts...
...Cossiga, 51, a surprising but respected choice. The formation of the new Cabinet ended what had appeared to be an insoluble political crisis lasting 186 days-a new national record-and dating back to January when Premier Giulio Andreotti was toppled by the Communists' withdrawal of their parliamentary support. It also showed every sign of being a stopgap. "We will have a government of truce," quipped a deputy in a cartoon in Turin's daily Stampa Sera. "Hostilities will be resumed at a date to be agreed upon...
...welcome if temporary relief from the grinding stalemate among the three largest parties, which have been unable to make the compromises necessary for a lasting coalition. The Communists, who dropped to 30% of the vote in last June's election, demand Cabinet seats in any government they support. The Socialists, who gained slightly, to 10%, want the premiership for themselves. The Christian Democrats, who maintained their predominance with 38%, refuse both conditions and cannot even decide which ally they might prefer...
...canoe overturned. We never had to send a single postcard because every place we went, we were trailed by reporters and television crews. All wanted to know when I would declare for the presidency. I told them, "I expect President Carter to be renominated, and I intend to support him." I do not think they believed...
...youngsters are assigned to groups ("Otters," "Chipmunks," "Sunfish") that meet each morning to plan the day's agenda. There, explains Leichtman, the kids "learn reciprocity, patience, negotiation, compromise." They also get peer support...