Sentence examples for stood on principle from inspiring English sources

On two big issues, he stood on principle and was vindicated: He was one of very few Republicans in Congress to back Ronald Reagan against Gerald Ford for the 1976 Republican nomination.

Others stood on principle.

"I stood on principle and didn't waver.

One day, "The Sopranos" will depart the scene, while the Columbus Citizens Foundation's donors will remain -- proud, committed and generous citizens who stood on principle.

I believe that if Holbrooke had stood on principle instead of political convenience, we would have won U.N. dues without restrictions on women's health.

The same crowd that stood on principle for Pat Buchanan's right to draw votes from Bush now frantically accuses Nader of hypocrisy, egomania and unforgivable spoilerism for daring to offer voters a chance to voice their protest.

If Hall officials stood on principles, they would tell Ecko to give them the ball without graffiti or keep it.

On several issues in the debate, Vice President Al Gore and Gov. George W. Bush stood on principles that have divided their parties for decades.

But you have to remember that he didn't free the slaves on day one (nor had he promised to), he didn't stand on principle on every issue and he was not some sort of mythical statue of a man that never budged.

"We'd like to stand on principle".

Norman continues to stand on principle.