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Nonetheless some observers say commissions like the FCIC tend to underwhelm. James Madison University political-science professor Glenn Hastedt, who has written about the 9/11 commission, says politicians shouldn't wait for the FCIC to come up with its conclusions before enacting financial reforms. He says the 9/11 commission did little more than reassure the public that the government was aware of terrorism. "What is the main goal here? If it is to educate and reassure, commissions do that very well," says Hastedt. "But don't look to the FCIC for solutions. Commissions don't do that very well...
Perky Style. Rockefeller's long, prepared speeches in more formal settings often underwhelm his audiences, but his peppy little talks followed by question periods show a perky platform style. "Believe me," he told his University of Kansas audience of 15,000, "it's a shame this isn't the convention. I may be late getting in, but I'm going to make up for lost time." He renewed his endorsement of a Selective Service lottery. He demanded "positive action to bring an honorable peace in Viet Nam." When one student asked if Rockefeller, as President, would...
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