Then came the hostage crisis during which Carter did nothing to rattle the ayatollahs who hung tough until Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, when they suddenly backed down. -Alexander Haig

 

Then came the hostage crisis during which Carter did nothing to rattle the ayatollahs who hung tough until Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, when they suddenly backed down.


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That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude. Also, a tactical misrepresentation.

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The warning message we sent the Russians was a calculated ambiguity that would be clearly understood.

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As of now, I am in control here in the White House. -Alexander Haig
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I probably carry more scar tissue on my derriere than any other candidate- that's political scar tissue.

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Then came the hostage crisis during which Carter did nothing to rattle the ayatollahs who hung tough until Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, when they suddenly backed down.

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The world awaits Beijing's hosting of the 2008 Olympics, an occasion which will bring into the global spotlight the dramatic advances China is making in enhancing the quality of life for its people. -Alexander Haig
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A durable, long-term U.S.-China strategic relationship is even more important now than in previous decades. The relationship will continue to grow and prosper to the mutual benefit of all peoples.

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