Word: commitment
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Eist's credibility came under assault from Lane, who said he had just learned that Eist had been dismissed from Scotland Yard and charged with perjury and bribery in a jewel-theft case. In fact, Eist was tried in 1976 on charges of perverting justice and conspiracy to commit corruption, but was acquitted...
...question is, what really is going on between us and Egypt? We can deliver the goods. We speak for Israel. But is the other partner in the position to make a peace treaty with us, or is he only putting forward demands and asking questions and requesting that we commit ourselves...
Dayan declared himself "optimistic about the Egyptians' attitude." He said he was surprised at the willingness of his Egyptian counterpart to forgo discussion of a declaration of principles, which would commit Israel to eventual withdrawal, in favor of concentrating on specific issues. "They didn't have the courage to pay us any compliments," noted one Israeli participant, "but at least Kamel told Dayan he could understand our problem...
...commit murder and provoke violence...
...programmed to cajole and compliment the user ("You're a pro at using the terminal"). But when it is time for the crucial questions, the computer is blunt ("What are your chances of being dead from suicide one month from now?" "By what method do you plan to commit suicide...