Sentence examples for in state matters from inspiring English sources

The debate occurred three days after the most senior cleric in Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say in state matters, ordered the legislature to drop a bill aimed at restoring a free press.

Mr. Rubottom said he had merely been passing on information that related to American foreign policy — Uruguay opposed the death penalty — but his action ignited a debate over federal intervention in state matters and prompted President Dwight D. Eisenhower to issue a statement saying the execution was entirely a California matter.

And in recent years the court itself, as its membership has become more conservative, has frequently stood against federal intervention in state matters -- a stance that may seem, on a superficial reading, to be in conflict with its acceptance of this case.

The National Retail Federation, while it doesn't officially get involved in state matters, is quietly pleading its case to Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank, who as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee has expressed support for the idea of a federal law that makes the party deemed responsible for the theft liable.

Experts say the EPA must tread carefully when it comes to intervening in state matters or risk worsening tensions.

As a result of his confrontation with Khamenei, who has the final word in all state matters in Iran, Rafsanjani's authority has diminished in recent years and two of his children were jailed last year on separate charges.

He has the final say in all state matters in Iran and his decision may define his leadership.

Back to the top It is true that Khamenei has the ultimate power and the final word in all state matters in Iran but, as previous experiences have shown, a new president can significantly change the trajectory of the country.

As a result of his confrontation with Khamenei, who has the final word in all state matters in Iran, Rafsanjani's authority diminished and two of his children were jailed on separate charges.

In practice, however, the ayatollah has the ultimate power in all state matters.

"That's a state matter, and the president doesn't weigh in on state matters," Mr. Fleischer somberly replied.