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...this is just a vital point for us to keep in mind, that this is a global struggle, that the terrorists have bet from the beginning their only strategy is to be able to break our will. They can't beat us in a stand-up fight. They never have. They go back and they cite evidence of Beirut in 1983 and Somalia in 1993, when they killed Americans and then Americans withdrew. They believe based on their experience in the '90s they could strike us with impunity, and that if they killed enough Americans, they could change American policy...
...test obviously is North Korea and Iran. So far, I would say, with respect to North Korea, I've been generally pleased with the way in which the international community has come together in the last week or two after the test by North Korea. The Chinese have been vital in that process, and they clearly have -- I think they've undergone a significant transformation in terms of how they look at the problem. And the unanimous vote in the Security Council, a pretty good set of resolutions, sanctions under Title 7, the U.N. Charter, those are positive signs...
...reported by the media. Even if one disputes Chomsky's analyses, few people dispute the quality of his writing, the coherence of his arguments or the depth of his research. Love him or loathe him, Chomsky and others who challenge the world's loudest voices play a vital role in maintaining pluralism, a fundamental feature of democracy. Gary J. Merrill, Lecturer Cardiff School of Journalism Media and Cultural Studies Cardiff A War for Darfur? Columnist Peter Beinart argued that military action may be the necessary solution to the horrendous situation in Darfur [Oct. 2]. He failed to mention the role...
...time in the future, when readers use any book that was previously used by Mr. Smiley, those individuals must always wonder if their observations and conclusions will be rendered invalid because his actions removed, and thus disguised, vital evidence,” wrote Nancy M. Cline, the Larsen librarian of Harvard College, in her impact statement...
...with three years to go, playing time has become less vital to the young back, as he maintains his role as backup and student of the game. When Dawson leaves after this season there will be big shoes to fill, and the position will be wide open for anyone to fill...