As it happens, a second highly respected authority on the subject of intelligence, Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ), this morning provided another, forceful rejoinder to such charges.

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In this rough region, where people have long worked the land, lived by their wits, taken risks, hoped for luck and respected authority, most local people welcome WIPP.

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How much easier the contest would be if some widely watched, widely respected authority figure offered his public judgment on the faces in the photographs, telling readers whom he deemed the prettiest.

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Usmani is a highly regarded and respected Shariah authority by all of the Shariah authorities in the world.

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He lacks Mr Pasalic's authority in government circles, yet the old-time conservative nationalist is respected within the party and acceptable to a broader sweep of Croats.

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