Assessments of Clinton
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Once again the media are tripping over themselves to find a flaw in our latest leader. In this case it’s Bill Clinton. Estrich says he is acting too hastily. Other commentators lament that in his first 10 days in office he hasn’t acted quickly enough. The media lose credibility in their haste to find something wrong as quickly as possible. Their slogan seems to be “ready, fire, aim”!
EDWIN C. BAUR
Rancho Palos Verdes
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