Word: bipartisanship
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Dates: during 1981-1981
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...swaying freshmen Republicans to whom he stressed support for the presidency and the need for a strong hand in conducting foreign policy. He also reminded many of them of the help he had given them in their elections. With the Democrats, Reagan tended to emphasize the need for bipartisanship in foreign policy. Despite Democratic Leader Robert Byrd's strong speech against the sale a week before the vote, the Administration's vote counters felt that the tide had turned in their favor, though most polls showed opponents ahead...
There is no sure way to protect foreign policy from meddling and obstructionism by congressional cliques. U.S. diplomacy, however, would almost automatically become more consistent, credible and effective if Congress, at its own initiative, demonstrated discipline and bipartisanship in offering advice and consent to the Executive Branch. The new Administration, in turn, could help by being more solicitous and skillful in its liaison with Capitol Hill than has recently been the case...