Sentence examples for obstructionism of from inspiring English sources

This particular failure to act was not about Republican obstructionism, of which there has been plenty.

The recent obstructionism of Congressional Republicans only adds to the anger and disgust.

This ideology is far more troubling than the boilerplate corporate conservatism and knee-jerk obstructionism of the anti-Obama G.O.P. Congressional minority.

After many futile remonstrances Metternich eventually yielded to the obstructionism of the emperor, who detested innovation and stood jealously on his dignity.

"My message today is simple: Do not punish our schoolchildren for the obstructionism of the U.F.T.," Mr. Bloomberg, referring to the United Federation of Teachers, told lawmakers.

Only one side, in fact, seems to be trying — the Democrats — and it is being far too accommodating, given the fierce obstructionism of the other side, the Republicans.

Mr. Erdogan ended years of obstructionism on the part of the Turkish Cypriot leader, Rauf Denktash, and his powerful backers in the Turkish military, by making clear that Turkey's paramount national interests require a Cyprus settlement.

Asked by CNN to comment on Sessions's obstructionism, Richard Fording, of the University of Alabama, said, "It doesn't surprise me at all".

We need more personal control and less legal obstructionism with end-of-life decisions.

To Mr. Coburn, charges of obstructionism are a mark of honor he will wear as proudly as ever in the coming weeks.

"Her nomination fell victim to the Republican pattern of obstructionism that puts party ahead of country," Mr. Obama said.