Sentences with phrase «interests of the nation»

Chinese trade minister Zhong Shan conceded that China doesn't want a trade war but kept an aggressive stance by relaying «[China] can handle any challenge and will firmly defend the interests of our nation and our people.»

The realists, on the other hand, believe that the United States should intervene elsewhere in the world only when vital interests of our nation are involved.

Sometimes the interests of the nation are in tension with those of the community of nations.

Returning to the absolute commitment to human rights outlined here is right in terms of Christian convictions and right in terms of the interests of our nation.

Similarly, a national policy based on self - interest alone does not achieve the self - interest of the nation.

It is a matter of trading in a sensible manner and selectively using protective tariffs to defend and preserve America and her way of life» even if we sometimes have to put the interests of our nation and our people ahead of corporate profits.

«I solemnly swear to respect and loyally defend the constitution, protect the rights and freedoms of the citizens, to conscientiously fulfil my duties in the best interest of the nation,» said 73 - year - old Ouattara, his right hand raised.

According to him, the PNP would not involve in any form of tribal politics but would serve the interests of the nation Togo.

So, does an elected president have the executive power to take certain radical actions if he is convinced it is in the over-riding interest of the nation and the people?

We come to realise that an alliance based and developed on the principles of Turanism instead of the Euro - Atlantic alliance would be more effective in serving the needs and interests of our nation.

He firmly affirmed that no individual or group interest can override the interest of the nation and that democratic values provide for exploration of rule of law to advance any concern, not the resort to endless and misguided acts of brigandage, unless there is an ulterior motive as the extant instance tends to dictate.

Bello urged leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united behind the interest of the nation rather than «trigger divisive explosions within the ranks of the party», warning that some politicians who have lost relevance among their people are out to «damage the good atmosphere in the ruling party».

He said «following the receipt of full brief on the 2017 Appropriation Bill as passed by the National Assembly, and to buttress the unity at the highest level of government, President Muhammadu Buhari has indicated that it is in the interest of the nation's economy for the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to sign the Appropriation Bill into law.

«At the point we are now, we want everybody to be together to form a united opposition in the interest of the nation.

«Policy decisions are made for short - term reasons, little reflecting the longer - term interests of the nation,» MPs on the commons public administration select committee will say.

According to him, winning the election would be in the best interest of the nation.

Citing this as an important reason for government to embark on the repair of several federal roads in the region and across the country, the Vice President expressed government readiness to intervene in addressing this national challenge for traders and commuters in the interest of the nation's economic development.

«What makes their ranting more pathetic is that they do not offer credible alternatives,» he said, adding, President Mahama would not sacrifice the long term interest of the nation for short term partisan political gains.»

Similarly, I won't be surprised if some folks will disagree with our position here until, perhaps, by another chance later, Buhari himself acknowledges that he actually hurried home «in the interest of the nation.»

The commission is only trying to rescue the nation; what we are doing is in the interest of the nation,» Babalola told the youths.

The statement read, «Following the receipt of a full brief on the 2017 Appropriation Bill as passed by the National Assembly, and to buttress the unity at the highest level of government, President Muhammadu Buhari has indicated that it is in the interest of the nation's economy for the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to sign the Appropriation Bill into law.

Shehu said Buhari who is currently receiving medical attention in London, the United Kingdom believed that it was in the interest of the nation's economy for Osinbajo to sign the document without further delay.

He said, «I should appeal to the myopic opponents of restructuring to think again, they should consider the long - term interest of the nation.

We are confident that if the EC and its Commissioner, Charlotte Osei, put the interests of the NATION first and NOT that of any political party, by ENSURING that the anomalies of the 2016 electoral register are corrected we will all emerge from the November 2016 elections more UNITED and more PEACEFUL.

«As for my tenure as the nation's NSA, I acted in the interest of the nation and with utmost fear of God.

He warned that if the opposition party was eliminated and encumbered, nobody would be safe in the country, adding that that it would be in the interest of the nation to have a virile opposition party.

He urged judges and magistrates to conduct themselves in the best interest of the nation, pointing out that their actions and inactions significantly affected the lives of the people.

It sounds quite nice: politicians of all parties putting aside petty differences to govern in the interests of the nation.

The group which is a coalition of 42 registered political parties vowed to cooperate with INEC to ensure it fulfil its mandate in the interest of the nation's democracy.

But sincerely speaking, if the man truly have the interest of the nation at heart, he should not have succumbed to pressure to subject himself and the entire nation to another moments of fearful anxiety.

And you know when Rep. Frank speaks he only has the best interest of the nation in mind.

We have the money to create real jobs, we have the people who need real jobs, but we have only got mickey mouse politicians that are more concerned with their own careers rather than serving the interests of the nation.

Olayinka stated, «The EFCC should start acting responsibly in the interest of the nation and stop being a willing tool in the hands of the All Progressives Congress.

And we shall do it in the interest of the nation and NOT just to satisfy our quest for power.

'' The interest of the nation reigns supreme, above an individual's interest.

«I do not believe the interests of the nation — for basic or applied research — are well - served by the ROPA scheme.»

Policy makers must start acting in the best interests of this nation and tackle tax and entitlement reform to end sequestration.

In the meantime, states are implementing the common core standards because they are convinced that it is in their best interest, and in the interest of the nation as a whole, for young people to develop the knowledge and skills the standards embody.

It would aim to defend the general interests of the planet making it compatible with the interests of each nation.

Humanity must understand that it has everything to gain by joining around a democratic government in the world representative of all the people who operate above the interests of every nation, including the most powerful, managing the world in its entirety, in time and space.

This article aims to demonstrate that current international relations governed by the law of the strongest necessarily have to be governed in the future for a world government that is able to preserve world peace, defend the general interests of the planet making them compatible with the interests of every nation, mediate international conflicts and build consensus among all national states.

«Today's collective call to action puts the interests of our nation's 50 million public schoolchildren first, and shows how important it is for Congress to keep up the momentum and move forward on the long overdue ESEA modernization,» stated Thomas J. Gentzel, NSBA Executive Director.

NSBA will continue to work with lawmakers to prioritize the interests of our nation's local school board members and public schoolchildren as S. 1177 heads to the Senate for a vote, and approaches the finish line for the long overdue ESEA modernization.

Moving forward, NSBA will remain steadfast in working with Members of Congress to ensure that the interests of our nation's 50 million public schoolchildren remain a priority, as the conference report for a final bill is considered by both the House and Senate.

The regulations heed the call for greater flexibility while maintaining several important federal guardrails to protect and advance the interests of the nation's most vulnerable children.

The government should look out for the best interests of the nation as a whole, regardless of whom it might seem to favor.

The NRA gets involved after each and every mass shooting because they are the mouthpiece of an industry whose interests are not in line with the interests of the nation.

Building spacecraft that work is hard, and it is in the interests of the nation, I believe, to have those engineering capabilities for Earth science in an organization that regularly does this for space exploration as a whole....

A General Agreement on Climate Change (GACC) would consist of core agreements on allowable national contributions to global warming over time and would enable a wide range of other agreements on technology transfer, funding mechanisms and other issues as needed to accommodate the interests of nations.

Implement effective leadership, management and evaluation approaches to ensure that these investments are done in the best interest of the nation.