Mr Karbaschi may personally be martyr to his own forthrightness, but his courage shows the way for others.

ECONOMIST: Iran

We need greater transparency, and I think that forthrightness is needed.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Her forthrightness at times worried her parents.

NEWYORKER: The Forbidden Zone

To his credit, he has responded to the latest charges with characteristic forthrightness and courage, affirming the importance of public and press confidence in the defense department's official declarations while underscoring the military's need to use deception in appropriate circumstances to assure tactical and strategic success.

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