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… perhaps enrage , some of your party’s most vocal interest groups on these issues, by championing a few … Tough choices on details must be made, and diverse interests will push intensely for their favored changes. For … is one possible ticket to such credibility. Some of the interest groups that are your normal allies will of course …
Presidential Speeches
… to reassure the Southern states that he will protect their interests regarding slavery. He warns, however, that any … is much older than the Constitution. It was formed, in fact, by the Articles of Association in 1774. It was matured … temper of doing this. Is there such perfect identity of interests among the States to compose a new Union, as to …
Presidential Biographies
… moreover, was personable, extremely popular, and interested in reaching out to all the regions of the country. … even without the existence of two distinct parties. In fact, the Monroe presidency stood at the forefront of a …
Presidential Biographies
… have inspired young George to consider a naval career. In fact, by 1746 Lawrence was encouraging the possibility, but … wrote in the same letter to his father, "War is horrid in fact, but much more so in imagination; We there learn'd to … important matters of government and defense were of interest to him. Though Lawrence remained on the island and …
Lawrence Washington was ill. Leaving his family behind—a wife and infant daughter—and willing to risk weeks on the open sea during hurricane season—he would try the air of Barbados, or perish. Thankfully, Lawrence did not have to travel alone. His half-brother George, then only 19 years old, accompanied him.
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… Flint shows, lead poisoning continues to be a problem. In fact, many cities have worse child lead poisoning rates than … be the elimination, or at least reform, of the mortgage-interest tax deduction, which annually withholds about $71 …
The next president should attack child lead poisoning by creating institutions that will keep the problem visible and by finding funding sources that are adequate to the large task of massively reducing lead hazards.
Presidential Biographies
… used the Contract as an inflexible governing plan when in fact American voters had never clearly endorsed its … big government now applauded Clinton for protecting their interests. Republican Challenger Robert Dole For most of the … economics, a sharp contrast to Dole's traditional interest in balancing the budget. When he announced that New …
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… and methods” that remain privileged decades after the fact. But not every excision. It’s no secret that during one … in by Diem and not really adequately representing the interests of the United States. . . . I don’t think from …
Nolting urged President Kennedy to support Diem
Presidential Speeches
… and the country's desire to act according to its own interests, focusing on sovereignty over global governance. … respect the rights of their neighbors, and defend the interests of their people, they can better work together to … and meetings, and we agreed that it was in both countries’ interest to pursue the denuclearization of the Korean …
Presidential Biographies
… moreover, was personable, extremely popular, and interested in reaching out to all the regions of the country. … new heights during the presidential election of 1824. In fact, during the last few years of his presidency, some of …
Presidential Recordings
… housing Congressional relations -Budget -Abstract -Fact sheets Budget -Human resources compared to defense … implementation -Taxes Congress -Lobbying -Farmers, special interests Poll on budget cuts -Stewart J. O. Alsop -Kissinger …
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… following WWII and introduced a new concept of the public interest—that which the Federal Communication Commission … Mark Fowler defined by marketplace values as “what interested the public." 3 Programming that sold advertising … Nicole Hemmer, “From ‘Faith in Facts’ to ‘Fair and Balanced’: Conservative Media, Liberal …
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… how pathetic you are. You all are terrible. You all are so interested in yourselves. You’re not interested in the group. … “You? That’s the first time I’ve ever heard you mention an interest in politics.” There are 150 state reps now, and 31 … on those committees.” George said, “That’s really good and interesting. Let me think about it and I’ll get back to you.” …
With the release of the George W. Bush Presidential Oral History, key memories of the critical first years of the 21st century have been opened to historians and the general public. Here are some key excerpts from the collection.
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… Was that a factor at all? [Newt] Gingrich?" "Well, the fact that Gingrich didn’t go along with the—darn right it … a very helpful influence on the ’92 debate. Despite the fact that he was an odd bird, he was onto something. He was … pockets around where he had these big votes. It was very interesting to look at. Then I realized why I had thought he …
Presidential Biographies
… Hollywood columnist Louella Parsons, who took a special interest in Reagan's career because she was also from Dixon, … Throughout his life, Ronald Reagan displayed a strong interest in politics. Reagan's national political outlook was … as a lightweight—an opinion based almost solely on the fact that he was an actor—and a right-winger. Since labeling …
Presidential Speeches
… Congress. Reagan speaks to his audience about the U.S. interests in Central America and problems facing countries … the Caribbean and Central America as vital to our interests, shouldn't we, also? For several years now, under … than provided by any other developed country. In fact, in the first 2 years of Sandinista rule, the United …
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… office in the West Wing—has reportedly indicated her own interest in the topic. As he considers this choice of … than cap and trade, and thus more likely to succeed. In fact, over half of Republican voters support such a measure . … also support working directly with the people. In fact, that is what he does best. The president can encourage …
The president can address climate change in the first year in a way that reaches across the aisle, speaks to all Americans, and brings us together. Although it may appear unlikely, Trump has a great opportunity to rethink how Americans frame climate change.
Oral History Interviews
| Bill Clinton Project… to town, it was quite an occasion. My grandfather was very interested in politics—I mean, he was a true political … a guy who used to take me to events, because he took an interest in me and knew I was interested, so I got to see a … This is telegraphing ahead, but did you find that the fact that you had those Arkansas roots was something that he …
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… These funds benefit developers, downtown business interests, the construction trades, and other interest groups without demonstrably improving the condition … The next president should recognize and respect that fact. …
New York and Chicago are increasingly desirable places to live and cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are seeing their populations and property values stabilize after a long period of relative decline. This nascent urban resurgence should remind us that cities have always been engines of economic creativity, ingenuity, and opportunity.
Presidential Recordings
… 522-2 (cont.) -New York Times problem -Rochester speech -Interest of listeners -Previous speeches -Topics -Domestic … action -Administration concern with history -Release of facts -Comments on publication of classified material …
Presidential Recordings
… -Stein -Appearances -Eliot Janeway’s predictions -Impact -Interest rates -Bankers -Arthur F. Burns -Shultz -James L. … -Ervin Committee -Administration’s plan for handling -Facts of Watergate -Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI] … -Gordon C. Strachan -Segretti -Magruder -Mitchell -Ervin’s interests -Possible testimony by Haldeman before Ervin …