Word: things
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...enemy cannot reach the U.S. Our political and geographical situation is completely different. We are located between Europe and Asia and are encircled by American bases. No matter what conflict might arise in the world, the U.S. can quite easily deploy its armed forces without rushing. No such thing for us. If the situation became serious, we would be forced to change to wartime organization quickly. That is why we need to have very well-trained reserves and armed forces organized on the basis of the draft...
Even if such obstacles are satisfactorily addressed, there may still be a peculiar nostalgia to keep portions of the Wall intact. Says Jurgen Schmude, a West German Social Democrat and former Justice Minister: "This thing should be left standing as a memorial so that people in 200 years can study the unbelievable that once was a reality. Except for the Chinese Wall, this is the most famous wall in the world...
...what is worth -- or not worth -- hearing, seeing and doing around the U.S. from week to week. Our critics raved about the program Night Music as "the best damn music show on television." But they warned watchers to skip the movie Wired in one terse comment: "The saddest thing about John Belushi's death might be this requiem...
Nixon's suggestions for restoring the relationship fell on deaf ears. Deng was unyielding during his three hours of talks with Nixon. China, he contended, had not done "one thing harmful" to the U.S. "But the U.S. was involved too deeply in the turmoil and counterrevolutionary rebellion," he lectured. Although Deng expressed a strong desire to repair the damaged ties, he insisted "it is up to the U.S. to take the initiative...
...others at Harvey Milk, Goldhaber is angry about what public schools do to problem kids. "I had a girl who had been told she was stupid at math and refused to study it. I begged her. I said, 'Please, please, please,' until she agreed. Now math is the first thing she wants to do. Other teachers promoted them, but subject matter left them behind...