Word: request
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Since bureaucratic sadism is familiar to everyone everywhere, I was somewhat prepared for the denial of a simple request during the 600-mile, 18-hour train trip to Beijing. But I was not prepared for the sheer delight visible on the conductor's face when she said, "Meiyou, the rule does not permit turning on the lights before 7 p.m. and it's only 6:30. You will just have to wait 30 minutes...
...Brando, hoary, heavy and sans Stella, merely chuckles at the request...
Towards the end of the session, I began following Satan's commands with unquestioning obedience. No longer did I evaluate each shout as an independent request, subject to numerous interpretations and scholarly debate. To stay in rhythm with the music, I had to act before thinking...
This year, with the endowment still in the works, PBHA will ask the council for about $12,000, two-thirds of last year's request, he said...
Pierce's sudden withdrawal drew bipartisan fire. Lambasting him for "deceitful" conduct, Lantos said the ex-Cabinet member had broken a "gentleman's agreement" concluded after two earlier delays granted at his request. "Not only is Silent Sam silent," said Ohio Republican Donald Lukens, "apparently today he's also invisible." Republican members are expected to support Democrats this week when the subcommittee ponders whether to compel Pierce to appear before it by issuing him a subpoena...