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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Good evening, Mr. President," he says. "Would you consider sending the U.S. Navy to escort my ships through the strait?" Pause. The President is well aware that the request is coming from America's biggest creditor. "Why, yes, of course," he replies. The Prime Minister thanks him, adding, "I am certain that your help will reassure our private investors enough so that they will buy their usual share of Treasury bills at next Tuesday's auction...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Japan From Superrich To Superpower | 7/4/1988 | See Source »

...yes, there is a plot to this movie. Murphy plays Akeem, surprisingly liberated prince of the tradition-bound fantasyland of Zamunda, who travels incognito with his friend Semmi (Hall) to look for an equally liberated bride in America (specifically, Queens, N.Y.). The plot provides for a familiar satirical set-up: naive, good-hearted alien exposes by juxtaposition the follies of American customs. The plot is about as predictable as an Orioles game; it exists only as a framework on which to hang the gags...

Author: By Gary L. Susman, | Title: Eddie Murphy Liberates Himself | 7/1/1988 | See Source »

...nice that he's too saintly to be real. He is funny mostly for his ignorance. In one scene, happy Akeem offers a morning serenade to the city of Queens, which responds with a chorus of "Fuck you," to which Akeem, not understanding, offers his own joyous "Yes, fuck you!" This is about the only time Murphy swears in the film. Akeem is a departure for Murphy, and to his credit, he pulls...

Author: By Gary L. Susman, | Title: Eddie Murphy Liberates Himself | 7/1/1988 | See Source »

...Reagan Moscow testament will ring out for years, thanks to those good men. Yes, Griscom is taking his leave, and so is Gilder, who is off to do speeches for George Bush. But that is the way in this Government. Sometimes it does hurt, but often it brings its own special strength. Renewal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Presidency: A Tennessee Reproach to Rascals | 6/27/1988 | See Source »

...legal aid)) is a federal responsibility, the opportunity to develop alternatives simply will not be encouraged," says Corporation Chairman W. Clark Durant III. When Congress refused this year to cut the corporation's budget further, to $250 million, the board actually hired lobbyists to press the lawmakers for less -- yes, less -- money...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Law: The Sad Fate of Legal Aid | 6/20/1988 | See Source »

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