This nation was built on the basis of the principle that we are stronger, not weaker, for even the most vigorous debates -- debates that have energized our politics since the inventors of America argued over our founding documents more than two centuries ago.

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That principle constitutes the basis for the South-South relations promoted by Brazil in particular.

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Though we fall short of our ideals on a daily basis, Americans are committed to the principle of the level playing field.

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This principle appears to introduce a basis for the Russians to argue that there should be geographic limitations on the deployment of U.S. TMD systems.

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And the preamble has a language that, to a certain extent, replicates a legal principle of the unchangeability of circumstances that were basis for the treaty.

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According to Mr Hoodless, the principle of the allocation of public housing on the basis of need would not change, although it would be carried out by a new body.

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That is the basis of my approach, which is an expression of my deep belief in this principle.

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In principle, this makes it possible for women to compete with men on an equal basis.

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