... became Secretary of State for America in 1775, his thirty-four years of experience in Parliament made him a seasoned politician. He was an eloquent, animated speaker, his speeches clear and persuasive. He never spoke on subjects unless he thoroughly mastered them. He had a reputation of being conscientious in attendance and took pleasure in debates. Germain descended from a long line of military ... ...

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... , he could say no to many pre-1937 attempts by the federal government to broaden the reach of the interstate commerce power, yet champion political dissent in often beautiful and persuasive language. His ability to be realistic, to blend conservation of basic principles with a recognition of the need for change, enabled him to enhance consensus on fundamental issues. His beautifully articulated ... ...

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... to 750 million, and considering the fact that an average 18 year old American is exposed to approximately 350,000 TV commercials, the picture becomes more dramatic (Coupland, 182). The persuasive affect of the television therefore follows two steps. First, it is the synthesis of video and audio, which means that it involves action and sound as the most realistic forms ... ...

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