61.   In practical terms, those requirements should defer building a missile defense system at least until the next president takes office.

62.   In essence, the officials complain, Congress does not allow the president to take a broader, more nuanced view of American national interests.

63.   Infrastructure repair to the parks and cutting energy use in federal buildings are both reasonable steps that a president would routinely take.

64.   It is a lesson that other college presidents might take on board.

65.   It was not the first time that the Russian president has taken up the idea of using Russian anti-missile systems to protect Europe.

66.   Just last weekend, the president had taken the dramatic step of closing Pennsylvania Avenue to vehicles in front of the executive mansion.

67.   Monday The president took a short jog on the grounds, and the first lady took a walk.

68.   Most of us know by now that not every American president has taken his marriage vows as seriously as his oath of office.

69.   Nearly all presidents have taken away a few personal gifts.

70.   My friends who admire Clinton say that it is useless to expect the president to take the risk.