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...killings. Localized political violence has also taken its toll, bred by decades of abuse by local power holders and years of neglect by the central government. But, by strengthening and keeping faith with our democratic institutions, we intend to break free from this sad part of our history and uphold before our people and the world our unequivocal commitment to human rights. Alberto G. Romulo Secretary of Foreign Affairs Republic of the Philippines Manila...
...Brighton Mills site. I am sure that Harvard representatives would not characterize the actual negotiations as “friendly” in any way. Our relationship has always been professional and respectful, but we have been tough and resolute throughout because we have an important mission to uphold. After many hundreds of hours of negotiation and two previously rejected proposals, we have finally secured an offer that satisfies our requirements, and will help us create a new and better Charlesview...
Attorney Liliana M. Garces, a doctoral candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, filed a brief on behalf of 553 social scientists urging the Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of two school districts' race-conscious student-assignment plans. The Nov. 29 article "GSE Hosts Panel on Racial Balance" incorrectly stated that she filed the brief on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union, her former employer...
...Worst of all was the jury, whose perverse verdict was the most brazen and lawless act of nullification since the heyday of Strom Thurmond. Sworn to uphold law, they decided instead to hold a private referendum on racism in the L.A. Police Department...
PELOSI It is a sensational feeling. Women walk up to me on the street. Every place I go, they are so thrilled. It is a source of inspiration for a lot of people. What it means is, I have to uphold the highest ethical standards and to have the most open and bipartisan Congress, to do so in a way that makes women proud and makes sure that pretty soon we'll have another woman Speaker of the House...