Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site drusd.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxr!mhuxt!houxm!mtuxo!drutx!drusd!phl From: phl@drusd.UUCP (LavettePH) Newsgroups: net.politics Subject: The new shame of the President Message-ID: <1361@drusd.UUCP> Date: Tue, 18-Jun-85 16:47:50 EDT Article-I.D.: drusd.1361 Posted: Tue Jun 18 16:47:50 1985 Date-Received: Wed, 19-Jun-85 05:31:26 EDT Organization: AT&T Information Systems Laboratories, Denver Lines: 24 "Let terrorists be aware that when the rules of international behavior are violated, our policy will be one of swift and effective retribution." - Ronald Reagan January, 1980 "So the president still holds to that principle, but I think anyone recognizes the difficulties that one faces." - Larry Speakes June, 1985 Isn't it a pity they didn't have this insight when they were crucifying Jimmy Carter for his "weakness and vacillation" during the Iranian hostage crisis? At least, Jimmy Carter tried. - Phil