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Article: The time of the primitives. (US role in world affairs)
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- World Policy Journal
- Article date:
- June 22, 1998
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It is an irony of history that at a time when the United States possesses an overwhelming preponderance of power, it so often acts like a crippled giant. The root cause of this behavior lies with Congress. At this writing in early May 1998, Congress has been reluctant to approve legislation to pay the $819 million in back dues that Washington owes the United Nations. By attaching an anti-abortion amendment to this legislation, the Republican Congress will surely force the White House to veto it.
The Republicans are also opposed to granting the administration's request to add $18 billion to the coffers of the International Monetary Fund, which have been depleted by ...