Word: tone
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...generals in Beijing, says Andrew Nien-Dzu Yang, a Taiwan specialist on the Chinese military, "don't want a confrontation with the U.S.," but some of Beijing's rhetoric about the U.S. commitment to Taiwan has had a harsh tone. Whether with pure bluster or a touch of psy-war, a member of the general staff late last year told Chas. W. Freeman, a former U.S. diplomat in Beijing and Assistant Secretary of Defense, that "America will not sacrifice Los Angeles to protect Taiwan." At this point China lacks the military capability to bring off a successful invasion...
...buoyant spirits, relieved that she and her husband could stop worrying about the Clintons. She sat down across from Hillary at her desk, thinking how she might brighten up the office if it was hers, as Hillary read the proposed transfer of ownership. "What is this?" Hillary demanded, her tone cold. Susan's smile froze...
...clarinet technique he makes up in sheer energy and passion. He goes for what he calls a "crude" sound, based on the styles of New Orleans legends like George Lewis, Albert Burbank and Sidney Bechet. Give him an A for authenticity. Few players today can boast such a powerful tone. That's due partly to his use of an extremely hard reed (Rico No. 5, about one step down from a roof shingle) and partly to his penchant for the now obsolete Albert system of keys and fingerings, favored by all the old-timers. When Woody's favorite horn cracked...
...which case, Buchanan, who has already infuriated Republican leaders by his refusal to tone down his attacks on Dole, will also be pitting himself against the potential running mate who could do the most for the Republican ticket. Party elders know that Powell would bring Dole's campaign some much needed star quality, along with a hefty share of the black and moderate vote. When it comes to the vice presidency, says a senior Dole aide, "Powell is our first five choices...
COLUMBUS, OHIO: In a marked switch from his previous conciliatory tone, likely GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole Friday called stubborn delegate-poor contender Pat Buchanan "a commentator, not a candidate," and dismissed Buchanan's accusations that Dole has no new ideas. Buchanan Thursday kept speculation alive that he might start a third-party movement if the Republican party takes a "sharp turn to the left." Dole had kinder words for Steve Forbes, whom he said brought a useful message to the campaign in his flat tax proposal. Forbes withdrew from the race after a dismal performance on Super Tuesday, endorsing...