We do so because we respect the universal principle that people should choose their own leaders, whether they are leaders we agree with or not.

我们这样做是因为我们尊重这样一个普世原则，即应该由人民选择他们自己的领导人，无论我们对这些领导人赞同与否。

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The US is willing to maintain the momentum of high-level contact with China and solve differences and constantly strengthen bilateral cooperation in the principle of mutual respect.

美方愿同中方保持高层接触的势头，本着相互尊重的原则处理分歧，不断加强美中双边合作。

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The first [principle] is full respect for Iraqi sovereignty. There isn't going to be any sort of an agreement that infringes upon Iraq's sovereignty.

他说，“首要原则就是充分尊重伊拉克的主权，我们不会达成任何侵犯伊拉克主权的协议。

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However, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said the amendments raised "concerns with respect to the principle of the rule of law, EU law and Council of Europe standards".

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Reacting to the vote on Monday, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said the adopted amendments "raise concerns with respect to the principle of the rule of law, EU law and Council of Europe standards" and the Commission would "make a detailed assessment" and act accordingly.

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