Our View NATO needs reexamination in changing world
The piece argues NATO has expanded with seven former communist states and questions the US role. It suggests Europe should shoulder more security duties, possibly reduce American burden, and keep NATO for shared interests while USA focuses on global threats. It cautions a future role in Iraq and Afghanistan with European leadership increasing.
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Soviet Union
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Romania
Bulgaria
Slovakia
Lithuania
Slovenia
Latvia
Estonia
Europe
NATO
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
United States
Bush
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
Alliance
U.N. Security Council
Bosnia
Kosovo
Afghanistan
Balkans
Public Forum Odessa American Address and Fax Line
Public Forum notice details the Odessa American mailing address and a fax number for comments. It lists P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 and a fax line 432 333 7742 for readers to send letters. It also notes an internet address on letters link freedom com for online submissions.
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Nader’s glittering past masks a costly political push
Thomas Lowell reviews Ralph Nader’s presidential bid, arguing the campaign serves his agenda more than public service. He notes Nader’s early impact with Unsafe at Any Speed, later questions about his motives, and the shift from consumer advocacy to self-interest as he seeks office.
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Ralph Nader
al Gore
Nader
Albert Hunt
General Motors
Ralph Naders
Lowell
Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Laura Bush defends husband in Fox interview on culture and tone
Laura Bush argues Democrats fail to offer a constructive vision and praises parental controls on media while criticizing harsh campaign rhetoric. She deflects attacks on President Bush, recalls lessons from the 1980s, and suggests a larger role for her at the Republican Convention.
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Karen Hughes
Laura
White House
Fox News Channel
Laura Bush
Dick Gephardt
Texas
Ralph Nader
John Kerry
Peo
Ple
Washington
Richard Clarke
United States
Congress
FCC
America
Thomas
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