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Word: vassalization (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Menachem Begin asks [Jan. 4]: "Are we a vassal state; a banana republic; 14-year-old boys . . .?" The answer must be yes. Years ago the U.S. assumed its "special relationship" with Israel, and we have confirmed it with untold amounts of economic and military aid and political support. We have become hostage to Israel's unpredictable actions...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Jan. 25, 1982 | 1/25/1982 | See Source »

...declare that you are 'punishing' Israel. What kind of talk is that, 'punishing' Israel? Are we a vassal state? A banana republic? Are we 14-year-old boys that if they don't behave they have their knuckles smacked...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Begin's Blast | 1/4/1982 | See Source »

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