Word: chosen
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Dates: during 1990-1990
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Even granting that sanctions were hurting Iraq, however, could they be counted on to persuade Saddam to withdraw? Baker cautioned the Senate committee that the Iraqi leader could protect chosen segments of his nation for some time. "You can bet the Iraqi people will feel the pain first and most deeply," he said. "Not the Iraqi military and not the government." The question is whether that is any reason not to let sanctions work a while longer -- long enough at least to find out whether the pain will eventually touch Saddam...
...more than 1,000 teenagers. They have distributed 100,000 condoms along with thousands of dignity packs. "Planned Parenthood realized there was a population out there of homeless, runaway, throwaway youths who are totally forgotten," says Liz Russo, 28, Street Beat program director. "A lot of them haven't chosen to be there, and they are entitled to a whole range of services that they are not aware of. It's important that they get these services...
...behind schedule, Fox executives, already reeling from budget overruns on the Elizabeth Taylor-Richard Burton extravaganza Cleopatra, fired her and sued for breach of contract. But they quietly hired her back weeks later when co-star Dean Martin, out of loyalty to Monroe, refused to work with the actress chosen to replace her, Lee Remick. Monroe died before filming could resume...
Thatcher said she was "delighted and thrilled" by Major's succession, adding, "He will be a superb leader of this country." She had good reason for ebullience. Forced out of office by her own party the week before, Thatcher saw her protege chosen as Prime Minister, ensuring that the basic tenets of Thatcherism would continue to set the national agenda even after she stepped down...
...dinner. For aperitifs, the A.O. and his companion want a sparkling wine -- and what could be livelier than the 1986 Ste. Chapelle Blanc de Noir brut? With the appetizer, a glass of white wine would be appropriate: the A.O. selects a 1986 Anderson Valley Chardonnay. Since the diners have chosen meat entrees, the A.O. requests a bottle of Llano Estacado's 1986 Cellar Select Cabernet Sauvignon. And a non-vintage Johannisberg Riesling from Chaddsford Winery will set off dessert nicely. The sommelier takes the order with an approving smile...