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Article: Help for the distressed.(on the right)(Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner)
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- National Review
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- November 20, 2006
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NEW YORK, OCTOBER 20
AT mighty events, little happenings can take on major life, as I was reminded on Thursday evening when I found my pants falling off. I was talking to a stranger dressed in white tie and tails, the uniform for dais guests. He beckoned to his wife, who quickly extended a maternal hand to my trousers at hip level.
The bustling room full of prominent guests at the 61st Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria busied themselves with animated conversation about other things than unruly pants. Dr. Kissinger was talking, and was talked to. Before long Governor Pataki materialized, as did Senators Schumer and Hillary. ...