Sentence examples for affirm a commitment from inspiring English sources
Even when pressed by Senator Tim Kaine, DeVos would not affirm a commitment to "equal accountability" for all schools that receive taxpayer funds.
The choice of the Equitable Center building as a new home came after long debate; some wanted to affirm a commitment to downtown Manhattan, while others wanted to be far away from ground zero and its painful memories.
That language was a central component in the compromise that persuaded the Kurds last March to agree to the interim constitution and to affirm a commitment to the Iraqi state.
4. We should affirm a commitment to nonviolence as central to our replacing the Strategy of Domination, which has been our failed approach to Homeland Security, with a Strategy of Generosity (including a Global Marshall Plan).
As Hannah Arendt pointed out, however, (following the utilitarian John Stuart Mill on this point): a bad conscience does not necessarily signify a bad character; in fact only those who affirm a commitment to applying moral standards will be troubled with remorse, guilt or shame by a bad conscience and their need to regain integrity and wholeness of the self.
It does re-affirm a commitment to the soft drinks industry levy, a measure that is tried, tested and popular – and that we want brought in without delay.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly affirmed a commitment to a negotiated two-state settlement with the Palestinians.
Mr. Summers took steps this month to mend fences with Dr. West and Professor Gates and affirmed a commitment to diversity.
Despite the clashing memories of the Holocaust, the visit was cordial, and after a year of tensions, Benedict and Jewish leaders affirmed a commitment to strengthening ties.
Mr. Suozzi deserves praise for having the courage to oppose mindless immigration enforcement while affirming a commitment to sane policing and public safety.
