Word: statesman
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Pope John Paul II and Cuba's Fidel Castro are a harmony of opposites--the statesman and the politician [WORLD, Jan. 26]. They have placed in view their respective dogmas, which are in collision. Both claim commitment to social justice in a world at peace. The Pope relies on engagement and evangelization to propagate his religious faith. Castro resorts to oppression to impose policy. JOHN J. KARAKASH Bethlehem...
Yeltsin's conduct during recent state visits to Sweden and China was at times unnerving. He looked tired. His actions were eccentric. Some of his startling proposals, like deep cuts in strategic missiles and troops, were swiftly explained away as the musings of a statesman. Yet even his own staff fretted over other bizarre pronouncements. During a very successful trip to China, Yeltsin's hosts politely urged him to stay. Impossible, he replied, according to reporters present: "I have food for only two days." A person who works closely with the presidential team feared that polls would start picking...
...Surprise statesman of the day was Gingrich, who a rueful Mike McCurry thanked for "working tirelessly" on GOP support. Upon pulling the bill, Newt then proceeded to do his imitation of Dole on Bosnia, suggesting a defeat "would have sent a very very wrong signal" to the world, especially with U.S.-Iraq tensions running high. Could this possibly portend Gingrich vs. Gephardt...
...Rules, in which he urges his fans to "get beyond materialism." Of his music, he writes, "I know I need to be careful when it comes to violence and negativity. I realize that what I do transcends music and rap." A wise rap from the genre's elder statesman...
History will recognize him as a statesman of the sea, a heroic explorer, a voice for the ocean. Some will smile, recalling his great charm, lilting French accent, red cap, irrepressible sense of wonder, passion for discovery and talent as a consummate communicator. He touched our minds and hearts, luring us onward--and downward. While celebrating a life well lived, I personally mourn the loss of a trusted friend. Surely the sea does...