There is a fine line balancing the expertise leaders may have in a specific area with the trust those leaders have in the experts they have hired.

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The fact of the matter is that, in his present capacity and under current circumstances, Mr. Ashcroft has to make hard decisions every day about where to draw the line in balancing the need for enhanced security while trying to protect the free and open society that all Americans, and particularly those on the Right, hold so dear.

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The new line-up is also a balancing act which, Mr Martin confessed, cost him sleepless nights.

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And they might be hoping to see policies which were more in line with the long-term goal of re-balancing the economy.

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Keep in mind, the bottom line is if we show discipline here and keep interest rates down by balancing the budget, the American people and the private sector will grow the economy for us.

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