The declaration puts the 30 AU states of the International Criminal Court at odds with the body's founding principles.

VOA: standard.2009.07.06

The U.S.-based National Democratic Institute says aspects of the election "were in accordance with democratic principles."

VOA: standard.2009.08.22

Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh says grass roots activists are demanding that Republicans adhere to conservative principles in advance of next year's midterm elections.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

Members of the coalition walked out of the negotiations soon after they began on Wednesday, citing what they called Mr.Gadhafi's lack of respect for the democratic principles they espouse.

VOA: standard.2009.03.12