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Word: zipped (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Bush has hired a speech tutor to zip up his delivery. He conveys genuine passion as he warms to some favorite themes. "I never got caught up in the immorality of our role in Viet Nam," he declares. "We were not immoral in our purpose." His right hand chops the air. "I'm sick and tired of apologizing for the United States." Instead of fudging, he frankly admits his lack of knowledge about some questions. "I have a good intellect," he will say. "But there is a hell of a lot I don't know. And I know...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: To the Manner Made | 2/4/1980 | See Source »

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