Sentences with phrase «before scoring political points»

In this case, the atmosphere, and the fate of future generations, must come before scoring political points.

Not exact matches

Amid delays that were based, in part, on political point - scoring, the system lasted only five years before the Welsh Assembly Government moved forward with a referendum to get rid of the LCO system and devolve further powers in one go — evidence, perhaps, that a system which requires the agreement of both devolved and central governments on policy changes might prove detrimental to effective governance.

21.50 - Foreign secretary Philip Hammond praises Benn for «one of the truly great speeches made in this House,» before immediately attempting to score party political points against Labour.

Sen. CHUCK HAGEL: I thought it was a little disingenuous to try to score political points and go sign the treaty and - and never bring it before the Senate or even fight for it, or even push it on us.