Sentence examples for commitment to democratic elections from inspiring English sources

Does a commitment to democratic elections require one to accept a fair election that puts an anti-democratic party into power?

On Wednesday, the head of the EU observer mission, Alojz Peterle, said Kenya had so far demonstrated "an impressive commitment to democratic elections".

The result raises serious doubts about President Alexander Lukashenko's commitment to democratic reform and his pledge that Sunday's elections would be free and fair.

That a candidate from one of the major parties would refuse to abide by this core democratic principle would suggest to outside election observers that American democratic institutions and commitment to democratic values are not as deep as was once assumed.

Barack Obama said the election has "shown the world the strength" of the country's commitment to democratic ideals, adding that he was impressed with how Nigerians "came together to decide the future of their country peacefully".

The senior administration official insisted that "there is no trade off" and that the United States would insist on fair elections because they were good for Peru and because they would "strengthen the hemispheric commitment to democratic principles".

When calling for fair elections in Lebanon last month, Senator Sununu said: "The Lebanese people have shown an unrelenting commitment to democratic principles... .. Senator, the people of New Hampshire have that same commitment.

Commitment to democratic progress is being honored in Afghanistan.

Though my heart is with their democratic goals, I must admit that their commitment to democratic principles runs skin deep.

Trying such cases and sometimes questioning executive power strengthens their commitment to democratic values.

He professed his commitment to democratic values and promised a redoubled reform effort, a "Second Rose Revolution".