Sentence examples for a commitment to principle from inspiring English sources

America, at its best, matches a commitment to principle with a concern for civility.

It is dismaying that such a commitment to principle earned Mr. Lieberman scorn instead of much deserved praise.

It sounds like somewhere along the way you picked up a commitment to principle, maybe from you mentors or your readings.

George Walker Bush was sworn in as the 43rd president of the United States today and, in an Inaugural Address that sought to unify the nation after one of the most disputed elections in its history, asked Americans to match "a commitment to principle with a concern for civility".

Political leadership requires vision, a commitment to principle and a willingness to engage the opposition on the proper role of government in a free society.

Faith is a commitment to principles, values, and ethics upheld by religions which before and after the advent of divine religions have unceasingly toiled to liberate human dignity.

He was guided by a commitment to principles that mattered, and he worked hard at all that he did, generally until 4 00 or 5 00 a.m.

Most who opposed the invasion and occupation of Iraq did so not out of some irrational hatred of American culture, but from a commitment to principles our government holds in contempt.

But the profession needs people who are driven by values and a commitment to principles such as equality and social justice, not those who may be lured by promises of professional prestige and quick routes into "leadership".

One signals political solidarity by demonstrating a commitment to principles and goals and identifying with, showing special concern for, being loyal to, and trusting other blacks.

Above all, he called for a commitment to principles higher than the particular interest of this or that nation, especially to human rights, freedom and human dignity, which Havel suggested are a reflection of an "infinite" and "eternal" force.