Typically of Japanese politics, Mr Ozawa's fight is not based on principle.

作为典型的日本政客，小泽的战斗并不基于原则。

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These accusations chimed with Mr Gonzales's reputation for putting politics above principle.

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Just rushed, late night law driven as much by politics as by principle.

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And you've got this loophole in Florida, and this is about politics as opposed to principle.

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