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The Point of Departure

Autor Robin Cook
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 24 sep 2007
On 17 March 2003, Robin Cook, Leader of the House of Commons and former Foreign Secretary, resigned from the Cabinet in protest against the coming war in Iraq. His resignation speech against that war prompted the first standing ovation in the history of the House and marked the end of the ministerial career of one of Labour's most brilliant politicians. His arguments against that war are of profound interest and importance to American readers.PFor the two years prior to his resignation, Robin Cook kept a diary, a personal record of Labour's second term, that forms the core of this narrative. IThe Point of Departure/I is Robin Cook's unvarnished account of this dramatic period in British political history. Though surprised by his abrupt dismissal in 2001 as Foreign Secretary, he became determined to effect the changes in Parliamentary democracy that he believed were essential if Parliament was to move into the twenty-first century. As Tony Blair told Cook on offering him leadership of the House of Commons, "This is the job for you."PDrawing on firsthand experiences in the Commons and the Cabinet, of encounters in conferences and corridors and late-night conversations, Cook details his gathering disillusionment with Tony Blair's change of direction, which he believes to be profoundly mistaken, and, above all, the change in foreign policy that led the United Kingdom away from its destiny in Europe and into participation in President Bush's war in Iraq.PThis is the inside story of a government in power -- and of the tensions between those who govern. But above all it is the story of a politician who genuinely wanted to bring democracy closer to the people, but who saw a government increasingly detached from the values of himself and his party, and who developed a growing conviction that the government position on Iraq was morally, diplomatically, and politically wrong.
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ISBN-13: 9781416578314
ISBN-10: 1416578315
Pagini: 380
Dimensiuni: 154 x 230 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Ediția:07000
Editura: Simon&Schuster

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"Through my journey, I have learned that no matter what you go through, the Lord is always there and He can use even the most trying circumstances to bring us closer to Him and to bless others." Robin C. Robin's passion for health began in the midst of her mother's health crisis and the transformation she witnessed during their health journey. In addition to graduating from Integrative Nutrition, Robin has had the immense privilege of interning with Dr. Inge Wetzel, who has instructed and mentored her in nutrition, essential oils and herbs. She is a Holistic Health Coach certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Certified Herbalist, and Certified IN.FORM weight management coach. Many of her tips and best nutrition nuggets are found in her new cookbook, Cook 2 Flourish. Hungry for more ideas? You are welcome to follow Robin Cook's boards on Pinterest including "Sweet without the Sugar," "Health Tid-bits," and "Get Movin.'" Enjoy!