It is that common American identity -- which Barack Obama exemplifies, heart and soul -- that enables us as Americans to speak with moral authority to all of the peoples of the world to inspire hope that we as human beings can transcend our limitations to redeem the promise of human freedom.

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So I will be able to speak with somewhat more authority than other members.

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Then of course they are taught to speak in the media with authority and become part of the establishment.

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Many women do speak up, assert their ideas with authority, interrupt, and hold the floor when interrupted.

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Unless a new commission is agreed before then, you end up with a caretaker administration, which would for example be unable to take big decisions on things like the state aid investigation into Opel, or speak for the EU at the Copenhagen climate change summit with their usual authority.

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First, if your client is constantly calling into question your authority or experience, she could be hinting that she wants to speak with someone more senior.

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