It is a combination of words and acts that tell the world, while our union may still be imperfect, we together can peaceably rule the greatest civilization in the history of humankind.

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As imperfect as he may be, he has been like family to me.

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Western diplomats are hopeful that he may be brought to see that an imperfect election is better than none, but his spokesmen still insist that it is the government's responsibility to provide the security necessary for full suffrage.

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His rules may be more sensible than the stability pact's but they, too, are imperfect.

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