Recalling the principled stand adopted by the Islamic Conference in its resolutions on Afghanistan since January 1980 which call for safeguarding the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Afghanistan

The alternative is a strategy of engagement and principled dialogue.

Viet Nam's principled position is to reject all acts of abduction.

He reaffirmed Kuwait's firm and principled stand in support of the Palestinian people in their struggle to obtain their legitimate rights to autonomy and the establishment of an independent State on their own soil, with Jerusalem as its capital.

Turkey has taken a principled and strong stand against President Bashar al Assad s regime, and has generously taken in more than a million refugees. But the dangers posed by the ongoing conflict, particularly the strains on Turkey itself, should not be underestimated.

Our conviction has not changed, and the dynamics of today's world reaffirms our principled position.

In short, as was the case more than a half century ago, the region has not spoken with a single voice on these crucial issues. Now, as then, most Latin American countries have not taken a principled stand either for or against Israel, or for or against the Palestinians.

But, first, we would like to draw the attention of the Security Council to some principled conclusions.

In this case, and measured against that standard, Canada believes that the wiser course the principled course is clear.

So in this year, as the United Nations marks its sixtieth anniversary, let us recommit ourselves to principled action.

From the very outset of the Arab Awakening, Turkey has taken a principled stand on the side of legitimate and democratic aspirations. Aware of our special role as a historical partner and, more so, as a source of inspiration to those demanding their rights and freedom, we felt particularly compelled to do so.

That position has not changed, and Africa clearly reiterated its principled opposition to the right of the veto at Ezulwini.

This has been done by an incredible, principled effort by the international community, and, of course, above all, by Bosnians themselves.

Africa's position is a principled one, in that Africa is the only continent without a permanent seat on the Security Council.

A cardinal principle of Cuba's foreign policy is the principled practice of internationalism and solidarity with other peoples of the world.

The way humanitarian crises are funded affects the ability of the United Nations to respond promptly, effectively and in a principled manner.

Finally, we welcome the promise of the world's leaders to make the United Nations a more effective and a more principled institution.

We will certainly work in a resolute and principled manner in the implementation and, we hope, the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

And we got a great group of people to join us principled people with great skills, and investors with a vision and values to match ours.

Now, as then, most Latin American countries have not taken a principled stand either for or against Israel, or for or against the Palestinians. Instead, they have followed the path of expedience, their positions depending on the relative clout and stridency of their societies Jewish or Arab communities, and on urging from Washington or from the so called ALBA bloc of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

The Court emphasized that the decision solely concerns this couple and is not a principled one, thus leaving the question of same sex relationships for another time.

The Court emphasized that the decision solely concerns this couple and is not a principled one, thus setting aside the question of same sex relationships for future deliberation.

Stand up.

Stand up.

Stand back!

Stand aside.

Nehru s Last Stand?

Putin s Last Stand

Stand back, please.

I stand corrected.

Stand alone claims

Here, there must be synergy of great minds and principled commitments to help the Somali people overcome their political and human debacle rather than assuming a pathetic or passive attitude.

My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my plague. My kinsmen stand far away.

My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my plague. My kinsmen stand far away.

And in stand up of course, the stand up comedian is supposed to dominate the audience.

My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore and my kinsmen stand afar off.

My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore and my kinsmen stand afar off.

Stand up for yourself.

Can you stand up?

The Eurozone s Last Stand

I can't stand it.

I can't stand him.

Don't stand near me.

I can t stand panties.

The first and principled answer must surely be no. All freedoms can be abused by liberty s enemies, but in the case of speech, the risk posed by restricting freedom is surely greater.