Word: weakens
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...stressed the need for arms negotiations and has called for improved U.S.-Soviet relations in terms similar to those used by Gromyko in recent months. Surmises Jerry Hough, a Soviet specialist at Duke University: "Gorbachev is linking himself to the foreign policy of Gromyko." That dependence could weaken as Gorbachev gains greater experience in world affairs, but for the moment Gromyko is viewed not only as the custodian of Moscow's foreign policy but also as its chief architect. One result, says Soviet Expert Dimitri Simes from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington: "Gromyko...
...House, constantly stressing that the U.S. would lose vital leverage in Geneva without the MX, which is scheduled to come up for a series of funding votes in the next few weeks. Using his favorite name for the missile, the President pleaded with one group: "Let us not unilaterally weaken our position as we begin the talks. The worst signal we could send the Soviets would be to halt the production of the MX Peacekeeper program." Amplifying on that theme in his regular Saturday radio message, Reagan said such a signal would tell the Soviets that "they can gain more...
...city's social progressive coalition rent control is the sacred cow, the cornerstone of their platform. Councilors like Sullivan are vehemently opposed to any changes which would weaken the current to any changes which would weaken the current policy. Sullivan resists the notion that rent control should benefit only lower and moderate income groups, saying it should protect everyone from the inflated rates that would otherwise be caused by Cambridge's excessive housing demand...
...London's Heathrow Airport, British officials were busy trying to downplay the importance of his eight-day official visit. The British feared that the trip would focus too much Western attention on his status as the most likely successor to Soviet Leader Konstantin Chernenko. That in turn might weaken Gorbachev's chances and strengthen those of his chief rival for the job, Grigori Romanov, 61, a fellow Politburo member widely considered to be a dogmatic hardliner. Nonetheless, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will be looking for any clues to Soviet thinking on arms control in view of next month...
...Administration would need congressional approval to disband the panel, but the President could weaken the council further by failing to appoint replacements. Said Reagan in an interview published in Human Events, a conservative weekly: "I'm considering whether or not I even want to fill [the chairmanship]." From a public relations standpoint, while abolishing the CEA would make economic decisions appear smoother, it might create the impression that the Administration is trying to get rid of anyone who does not agree with it. Particularly if the economy runs into trouble in the next four years, the President will need...