For his foes, Mr. Mitterrand's great rhetorical gifts actually underline his biggest shortcoming.

If President Clinton can use his rhetorical gifts to change attitudes on both sides of the divide, he will be accomplishing something of great significance.

Powell's rhetorical gifts were also employed, with success, beyond politics.

Alan Keyes Despite his rhetorical gifts, the weakest of the true believers.

George Thompson gave his rhetorical gifts to the cause for a time.

Isocrates saw the ideal orator as someone who must not only possess rhetorical gifts, but possess also a wide knowledge of philosophy, science, and the arts.

Mr. Clinton's critics say he has the rhetorical gifts to rally opinion behind a war in which American soldiers might die.

It would not be too large an order for a self-confident politician with rhetorical gifts.

Perhaps this is the attraction of this much-honored British composer - his determination to create his own voice in the face of limited rhetorical gifts.

Davies' rhetorical gifts were renowned, and among the many people influenced by him was the orator Patrick Henry.