And he watched as she was passed over for promotions simply because she was a woman, but he saw how she kept on getting up, doing what she had to do, that same job year after year, and doing it without complaint or regret.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

So is there any regret or concern about that, that it seems like this violence continues despite the apology?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Does she regret that quality of hers, or is she, on the contrary, proud of it?

NEWYORKER: Seeing and Believing

Sure it is conceivable that both parties could hurriedly work out something in this period, but would it be a truly viable compromise or a solution that we would come to regret over time?

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It is unclear from the Detroit News article whether overt threats, implied repercussions, or mild expressions of regret best characterize the communications from the White House to Ford.

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