It is interesting to speculate on what combination of factors acted within the Bush administration to bring about the climb-down from its previous position.
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Climb down
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His climb-down from the "hard, secular" image was mainly to widen his support base.
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Hours before his climb down, the premier's own cabinet ministers had vigorously defended the curriculum.
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It took 2 hours to climb up, but 4 to climb down as our energy grew less and less.
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