"It is a big test of this team - that is why they are called Tests - and we have to see if the systems we are putting in place will stand up to what Ireland has to offer, " said Crowley, whose side warmed up for the clash with a 21-13 win over Portugal on Saturday.

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Additionally we will work to elect leaders at all levels of government who will stand up for progressive ideals.

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That when those people around the world give expression to that, that we, the American people, will stand up and back them up even when the American administration will not.

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Confirming Hagel will send the message we want politicians to stand up for what they believe.

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"To stand up and say that we in this country will benefit from climate change profoundly misunderstands the nature of the threat and the impact that climate change is going to have, " he warned.

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If the general synod votes in favour of having women bishops in November, he will have to stand up to the bullies and say, we can accommodate those who disagree - but we are not going to allow them to subvert the primary legislation.

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"Whilst any use of racist language is abhorrent, what is reassuring for me is that in the 10 cases that have been referred to the IPCC, six involve other officers who have stood up and raised concerns, showing that we are an organization that will not stand for any racist behavior, " he said.

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Your selfless service shows who we are, who we always will be -- united as one people and united as one nation -- for you embody and stand up for the values that make us what we are as a people.

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