John is not Gabriel’s biological son.
To the person that deleted my answer, go ahead and read "The Rockpile" and you will get the same answer.
Answer: They indicate that Nixon had plans for domestic and international improvements.
Explanation:
On August 8, 1968, in his acceptance speech at the Republican convention in Miami Beach, Florida, Nixon shared his enthusiasm that the hostility with the Soviet Union will be eased. In this particular excerpt, he claims that the<em> "era of negotiation"</em> begins. This indicates that Nixon strove for domestic, but also international improvements. He wanted to improve the United States' foreign relations.
It’s a way to make the interview more like a conversation and can help put you at ease.
I'm currently reading this and I firmly believe that<em><u> easy respect</u></em> is the most accuratr way to describe the mood since the speaker has a great amount of respect for his father and it is portrayed by the wording of the author, as it is explained that although his father only is a man with 'six grade education' he is knowleadgable about what is truly important in life therefore has been able to live a simple yet enriching life.
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