To get it done, we gave the regime now being overthrown much more money for the rent, despite its corruption and, as the Times put it, a "human rights situation" that has "deteriorated".
Qatar too, and Kuwait, despite its corruption.
It also included a clear statement of the governing principle in his decision to remain loyal to the old church despite his disagreement with many of its practices and despite its many corruptions.
After four decades of disappointment, including the Kibaki administration, there is undoubtedly a renewal of hope.For one thing, despite its feebleness against corruption, Mr Kibaki's government is definitely better than its predecessors.
Last week 60 Bollywood personalities called on their countrymen to vote for the incumbent Congress party, despite its reputation for corruption and economic mismanagement after 10 years in power, " to protect our country's secular foundation".
First, the UK government is not serious about fighting international corruption despite its rhetoric.
Despite its problems, notably of corruption, Argentine democracy is also far more solid than it was.
Despite its origins in domestic corruption, the new law may get its first test in the American-led war against terrorism.
The UK government will provide hundreds of millions of pounds worth of financial support to Brazil's national oil company despite it facing corruption investigations in multiple countries.
Some of their children have confounded their parents by returning to Communist Vietnam, despite its many ills, from rampant corruption to aggressive government censorship.
The country's sports associations have been plagued by nepotism and corruption, making India, despite its vast population and growing economic might, a paper tiger in most international competitions.
