Word: withdraw
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...conscience. Said he: "There is nothing on Italy's conscience, should we not pay America our debts. We contributed in blood; America in money. Ours was a contribution which could not be counted in money. If America should make us a present of our debts and withdraw her accounts against us, she would leave nothing for which we would have regret, and we would not lose our self-respect, for our contribution has been dearly paid for in human sacrifice, not to be calculated in dollars...
...Hackett's deprecation of the champion's ability as a doubles player does not seem to be especially well substantiated by Tilden's record. On the other hand the great player's threat to withdraw his services as a Davis Cup player is more the action of a spoiled child than an intelligent man. Moreover, his criticism of the committee's failure to name the defending doubles team a long time in advance is not altogether warranted. In citing past defeats and emphasizing the necessity of planning a campaign a long way ahead Tilden descends to the level...
...occupational forces, he jumped up and exclaimed: " We cannot continue to negotiate with you. That letter proves you are not private individuals but the official representatives of the German Government, and with that Government our Government refuses to negotiate under the present circumstances. Gentlemen, we ask you to withdraw." That ended the conference which had been in session for about four weeks...
Perhaps the most significant remark in General Allen's speech last night passed unheeded. Speaking of the Separatist movement and of the attitude which France, England and the United States had assumed toward it, the General added. "There is less chance now than ever before that England will withdraw her troops from Cerlege." Coming directly after the British refusal to recognize a Separate State and from a man who knows the situation in the Rhincland as well as any American, the statement merits reflection, for it emphasizes the fundamental difference between British and French policy and indicates the nature...
...money, so France could hardly be expected to do anything else, other than break away and act by itself. This does not mean that France is reactionary, and is anxious to acquire the Rhineland; it means only that she is intent upon seeing the treaties fulfilled and then will withdraw satisfied...