Word: wishing
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Cohen has an intelligent vision for the council. Throughout his campaign he has steered clear of ideological grandstanding. He does not seek to depoliticize the council nor does he wish to be an incessant organ for social advocacy. He just wishes to serve students' interests, wherever those interests may lie. He has stated that the best way for the council to fulfill its obligation to the student body, specifically with regard to issues that involve the Administration, is to direct its focus toward matters about which the majority of the student body share a similar view...
...George Clooney really who we want for a Class Day speaker? Is Clooney really someone we wish to honor? Is Clooney someone we even wish to hear? Hopefully, the answer to that question is no; what the hell would he have to say? Maybe, "You all need brain surgery...
...like-minded comments Monday, President Clinton sounded almost like a disinterested party. "I hope it works," Clinton said of the industry's efforts. "I encouraged them to do it, and I'm glad they're doing it. I wish them well...
...departure moves others to the top of release wish lists kept by human-rights groups and the U.S. government. The most attention is now focused on Wang Dan, 28, a leader of the 1989 uprising that was brutally suppressed in Tiananmen Square; he is serving an 11-year term. Like Wei, Wang is reportedly ill, enduring stomach pains stemming from a nerve disorder. Family members say they've been told he may have a brain tumor, but that his jailers won't allow a CAT scan. Chinese officials say he's faking the illnesses...
JAMES P. HOFFA Be careful what you wish for. Focus will now shift to him. He can take the heat; can he stand the light...