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...Five years ago, I stood at this podium and called on the community of nations to defend civilization and build a more hopeful future. This is still the great challenge of our time; it is the calling of our generation. This morning, I want to speak about the more hopeful world that is within our reach, a world beyond terror, where ordinary men and women are free to determine their own destiny, where the voices of moderation are empowered, and where the extremists are marginalized by the peaceful majority. This world can be ours if we seek...
...people of Iraq: Nearly 12 million of you braved the car bombers and assassins last December to vote in free elections. The world saw you hold up purple ink-stained fingers, and your courage filled us with admiration. You've stood firm in the face of horrendous acts of terror and sectarian violence - and we will not abandon you in your struggle to build a free nation. America and our coalition partners will continue to stand with the democratic government you elected. We will continue to help you secure the international assistance and investment you need to create jobs...
...Internet age, fundraisers’ attempts to reach alumni are occasionally foiled by junk e-mail filters and unlisted cell phone numbers. Other colleges face a similar predicament; the average participation rate across institutions of higher education has also declined for the last five years. It stood at 12.4 percent, far below Harvard’s rate, in 2005, the most recent year for which data is available, according to the Council for Aid to Education. —Staff writer Nicholas M. Ciarelli can be reached at ciarelli@fas.harvard.edu...
...proved to be a clear indication to everyone at the game that the Crimson still had life. The duo of versatile midfielders provided a spark to the Harvard offense that was more one-dimensional in the absence of both players one year ago. During the 2005 campaign, Altchek stood as the central focus of the Crimson attack and played the majority of the minutes at forward. “[Fucito and Hoff] are proven entities in the Ivy League,” Altchek said. “They are both really quick and skillful and see the game well. They...
...could soon be left with a small core of supporters, composed mostly of the provincial poor and radicals who share his hard-line ideology. One of my cousins still keeps faith in the president, correcting me when I fail to call him Dr. Ahmadinejad, as supporters do. "Who else stood up for Hizballah when the Israelis attacked Lebanon?" my cousin asks. But most Iranians seem to be concerned more with everyday issues like the cost of groceries and the lack of good jobs. On a recent hike with a group of Iranians from around the country, I was surprised...