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I'm sorry that a few words dragged out of the general context, badly interpreted, have offended the sensibility of my Arab and Muslim friends, an artificial controversy has blown up based on nothing and fed by irresponsible comments from the opposition. – Silvio Berlusconi	Found on CNN 5 years ago
With opposition demonstrations still likely to take place in Zimbabwe in the near future, we urge the government to find ways to continuously engage with the population about their legitimate grievances on the economic situation, and to stop cracking down on peaceful protesters, we are deeply concerned by the socio-economic crisis that continues to unfold in Zimbabwe. – Rupert Colville	Found on FOX News 5 years ago
I'm strongly of the view that the government would win a vote of no confidence, I don't see Jeremy Corbyn being able to come together with the numbers, nor do I see any prospect of him leading a so called national unity government, he's the most unpopular leader of the opposition we've ever had and the idea that he's going to lead a unity government I think is ridiculous. – Kwasi Kwarteng	Found on Reuters 5 years ago
He's the most unpopular leader of the opposition we've ever had and the idea that he's going to lead a unity government I think is ridiculous. – Kwasi Kwarteng	Found on Reuters 5 years ago
I don't see Jeremy Corbyn being able to come together with the numbers, nor do I see any prospect of him leading a so called national unity government, he's the most unpopular leader of the opposition we've ever had and the idea that he's going to lead a unity government I think is ridiculous. – Kwasi Kwarteng	Found on Reuters 5 years ago
You have so many different policy priorities. There's always going to be this tension almost kind of built into these cases, it's helpful that the administration is starting to speak publicly about these cases and stressing to the stakeholders in Venezuela, be they Maduro or be they the opposition or anybody else who wants to help, this is a priority that these people come home. – Central American	Found on CNN 5 years ago
>( CNN) In Wednesday night's Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, Tulsi Gabbard decided to drop her opposition research book right on Kamala Harris. . duval-3 { width :100 % ; position : relative ; border : 1px solid # 979797 ; border-left : none ; border-right : none ; padding : 20px 0 ; box-sizing : border-box ; - webkit-box-sizing : border-box ; - moz-box-sizing : border-box ; margin : auto ; max-width : 660px ; }. duval-3 a { color : # 1a1a1a ; text-decoration : none ; font-size : 0 ; }. duval-3 a : hover { color : #d 9d9d9 ; text-decoration : underline ; - moz-text-decoration-color : #d 9d9d9 ; text-decoration-color : #d 9d9d9 ; }. duval-3 > a > * { vertical-align : top ; display : inline-block ; }. duval-3 > a > div { display : inline-block ; font-size :1.0666667 rem ; width : 80 % ; padding-top : 0px ; padding-left : 2 % ; }. duval-3 > a > img { width : 18 % ; height : auto ; } @media screen and( max-width :640 px) {. duval-3 > a > * { display : block ; margin : auto ; }. duval-3 > a > div { width : 100 % ; }. duval-3 > a > img { width : 50 % ; } } THE POINT -- NOW ON YOUTUBE ! In each episode of his weekly YouTube show, Chris Cillizza will delve a little deeper into the surreal world of politics. Click to subscribe ! Amid a broader conversation about criminal justice reform between the California senator and former Vice President Joe Biden, the moderators turned to the Hawaii congresswoman. And she unloaded : but I'm deeply concerned about this record. There are too many examples to cite but Senator Harris put over 1,500 people in jail for marijuana violations and then laughed about it when Senator Harris was asked if Senator Harris ever smoked marijuana. – Senator Harris	Found on CNN 5 years ago
The judgment of the people was that debate should take place, i want to have serious debate that goes beyond the boundaries of ruling versus opposition parties. – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe	Found on Reuters 5 years ago
We haven't been to Ellis Park in 11 years. I've only coached one game there as Waratahs coach, that's what I enjoy, though, to be in the cauldron of the opposition. It's motivating for us. What else could you ask for in terms of an intimidating atmosphere? It's a good challenge and we must stand up. This is what rugby is about. – Michael Cheika	Found on Reuters 5 years ago
We are going through a political nervous breakdown here in the UK. We have potential prime ministers being elected by the Conservative Party now, (and) in the shape of the leader of the opposition, who do not have the standing that we have become used to in our top leadership, whether people can develop that when they become prime minister, we will have to wait and see, in terms of the candidates for the Conservative leadership. – John Sawers	Found on Reuters 5 years ago
During the Vatican's anthem, some Austrian women raised their shirts, displaying writing on their stomachs and backs in favor of abortion, then sending pro-LGBT messages in opposition to the church's stance. – Vatican News	Found on CNN 5 years ago
At least there was some civility. We got things done, we didn't agree on much of anything. We got things done. We got it finished... But today, you look at the other side and you're the enemy. Not the opposition, the enemy. We don't talk to each other anymore. – Joe Biden	Found on CNN 5 years ago
Can I win? yes, I can win. Not only can I, they know I can. Thats why theres such opposition. – Roy Moore	Found on FOX News 5 years ago
In truth, attempts to regulate the civilian possession of firearms have five political functions. They (1) increase citizen reliance on government and tolerance of increased police powers and abuse; (2) help prevent opposition to the government; (3) facilitate repressive action by government and its allies; (4) lessen the pressure for major or radical reform; and (5) can be selectively enforced against those perceived to be a threat to government. – Raymond G. Kessler	added by Normando 5 years ago
Yes, I can win, not only can I, they know I can. That's why there's such opposition. – Roy Moore	Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Can I win ? Yes, I can win. Not only can I, they know I can. That's why there is such opposition. – Roy Moore	Found on CNN 5 years ago
I think it's safe to say that we both came up with it in discussion, i think I threw out 'opposition media party' first, and then he threw out 'fake news is the enemy of the people,'. – Steve Bannon	Found on CNN 5 years ago
They have failed to realize that the opposition camp is using them merely as pawns in its maneuvers to reap political gains by damaging the SAR government's credibility and reputation, or that some foreign forces are seizing the opportunity to advance their own strategy to hurt China by trying to create havoc in Hong Kong. – China Daily	Found on Reuters 5 years ago
I think this may be a good sign. A good start to come to some kind of understanding between the ruling party and the opposition, so that the ruling party becomes more tolerant and accepts the very existence of an opposition. – Sam Rainsy	Found on FOX News 5 years ago
Since people eat noodles all over the country, Hun Sen may first accuse them of being opposition supporters, but after seeing such a tide, so many people joining the noodle parties, Hun Sen said no, we cannot stop these noodle parties. If you cant beat them, join them. – Sam Rainsy	Found on FOX News 5 years ago
I am proud of the delegation we have in Norway, and I am proud that we are in a constructive dialogue with the Venezuelan opposition. – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro	Found on FOX News 5 years ago
The opposition always had the goal to get rid of Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. And today, they succeeded, i ask you to recognize this decision, it's a democratic decision and there is no room for anger, sadness or hatred. – Sebastian Kurz	Found on CNN 5 years ago
The rush to approve mining in the region and unwind science-based decision-making by the previous administration violates the law, disregards the science, and ignores widespread public opposition to mining in this beloved and vulnerable area. – Alison Flint	Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Pakatan is unpopular with the Malay-Muslim electorate, uMNO and PAS have formed a credible opposition front to challenge the government by exploiting communal sentiments. – Adib Zalkalpi	Found on Reuters 5 years ago

I'm sorry that a few words dragged out of the general context, badly interpreted, have offended the sensibility of my Arab and Muslim friends, an artificial controversy has blown up based on nothing and fed by irresponsible comments from the opposition.

– Silvio Berlusconi

Found on CNN
5 years ago

With opposition demonstrations still likely to take place in Zimbabwe in the near future, we urge the government to find ways to continuously engage with the population about their legitimate grievances on the economic situation, and to stop cracking down on peaceful protesters, we are deeply concerned by the socio-economic crisis that continues to unfold in Zimbabwe.

– Rupert Colville

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

I'm strongly of the view that the government would win a vote of no confidence, I don't see Jeremy Corbyn being able to come together with the numbers, nor do I see any prospect of him leading a so called national unity government, he's the most unpopular leader of the opposition we've ever had and the idea that he's going to lead a unity government I think is ridiculous.

– Kwasi Kwarteng

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

He's the most unpopular leader of the opposition we've ever had and the idea that he's going to lead a unity government I think is ridiculous.

– Kwasi Kwarteng

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

I don't see Jeremy Corbyn being able to come together with the numbers, nor do I see any prospect of him leading a so called national unity government, he's the most unpopular leader of the opposition we've ever had and the idea that he's going to lead a unity government I think is ridiculous.

– Kwasi Kwarteng

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

You have so many different policy priorities. There's always going to be this tension almost kind of built into these cases, it's helpful that the administration is starting to speak publicly about these cases and stressing to the stakeholders in Venezuela, be they Maduro or be they the opposition or anybody else who wants to help, this is a priority that these people come home.

– Central American

Found on CNN
5 years ago

>( CNN) In Wednesday night's Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, Tulsi Gabbard decided to drop her opposition research book right on Kamala Harris. . duval-3 { width :100 % ; position : relative ; border : 1px solid # 979797 ; border-left : none ; border-right : none ; padding : 20px 0 ; box-sizing : border-box ; - webkit-box-sizing : border-box ; - moz-box-sizing : border-box ; margin : auto ; max-width : 660px ; }. duval-3 a { color : # 1a1a1a ; text-decoration : none ; font-size : 0 ; }. duval-3 a : hover { color : #d 9d9d9 ; text-decoration : underline ; - moz-text-decoration-color : #d 9d9d9 ; text-decoration-color : #d 9d9d9 ; }. duval-3 > a > * { vertical-align : top ; display : inline-block ; }. duval-3 > a > div { display : inline-block ; font-size :1.0666667 rem ; width : 80 % ; padding-top : 0px ; padding-left : 2 % ; }. duval-3 > a > img { width : 18 % ; height : auto ; } @media screen and( max-width :640 px) {. duval-3 > a > * { display : block ; margin : auto ; }. duval-3 > a > div { width : 100 % ; }. duval-3 > a > img { width : 50 % ; } } THE POINT -- NOW ON YOUTUBE ! In each episode of his weekly YouTube show, Chris Cillizza will delve a little deeper into the surreal world of politics. Click to subscribe ! Amid a broader conversation about criminal justice reform between the California senator and former Vice President Joe Biden, the moderators turned to the Hawaii congresswoman. And she unloaded : but I'm deeply concerned about this record. There are too many examples to cite but Senator Harris put over 1,500 people in jail for marijuana violations and then laughed about it when Senator Harris was asked if Senator Harris ever smoked marijuana.

– Senator Harris

Found on CNN
5 years ago

The judgment of the people was that debate should take place, i want to have serious debate that goes beyond the boundaries of ruling versus opposition parties.

– Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

We haven't been to Ellis Park in 11 years. I've only coached one game there as Waratahs coach, that's what I enjoy, though, to be in the cauldron of the opposition. It's motivating for us. What else could you ask for in terms of an intimidating atmosphere? It's a good challenge and we must stand up. This is what rugby is about.

– Michael Cheika

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

We are going through a political nervous breakdown here in the UK. We have potential prime ministers being elected by the Conservative Party now, (and) in the shape of the leader of the opposition, who do not have the standing that we have become used to in our top leadership, whether people can develop that when they become prime minister, we will have to wait and see, in terms of the candidates for the Conservative leadership.

– John Sawers

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

During the Vatican's anthem, some Austrian women raised their shirts, displaying writing on their stomachs and backs in favor of abortion, then sending pro-LGBT messages in opposition to the church's stance.

– Vatican News

Found on CNN
5 years ago

At least there was some civility. We got things done, we didn't agree on much of anything. We got things done. We got it finished... But today, you look at the other side and you're the enemy. Not the opposition, the enemy. We don't talk to each other anymore.

– Joe Biden

Found on CNN
5 years ago

Can I win? yes, I can win. Not only can I, they know I can. Thats why theres such opposition.

– Roy Moore

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

In truth, attempts to regulate the civilian possession of firearms have five political functions. They (1) increase citizen reliance on government and tolerance of increased police powers and abuse; (2) help prevent opposition to the government; (3) facilitate repressive action by government and its allies; (4) lessen the pressure for major or radical reform; and (5) can be selectively enforced against those perceived to be a threat to government.

– Raymond G. Kessler

added by Normando
5 years ago

Yes, I can win, not only can I, they know I can. That's why there's such opposition.

– Roy Moore

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

Can I win ? Yes, I can win. Not only can I, they know I can. That's why there is such opposition.

– Roy Moore

Found on CNN
5 years ago

I think it's safe to say that we both came up with it in discussion, i think I threw out 'opposition media party' first, and then he threw out 'fake news is the enemy of the people,'.

– Steve Bannon

Found on CNN
5 years ago

They have failed to realize that the opposition camp is using them merely as pawns in its maneuvers to reap political gains by damaging the SAR government's credibility and reputation, or that some foreign forces are seizing the opportunity to advance their own strategy to hurt China by trying to create havoc in Hong Kong.

– China Daily

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

I think this may be a good sign. A good start to come to some kind of understanding between the ruling party and the opposition, so that the ruling party becomes more tolerant and accepts the very existence of an opposition.

– Sam Rainsy

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

Since people eat noodles all over the country, Hun Sen may first accuse them of being opposition supporters, but after seeing such a tide, so many people joining the noodle parties, Hun Sen said no, we cannot stop these noodle parties. If you cant beat them, join them.

– Sam Rainsy

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

I am proud of the delegation we have in Norway, and I am proud that we are in a constructive dialogue with the Venezuelan opposition.

– Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

The opposition always had the goal to get rid of Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. And today, they succeeded, i ask you to recognize this decision, it's a democratic decision and there is no room for anger, sadness or hatred.

– Sebastian Kurz

Found on CNN
5 years ago

The rush to approve mining in the region and unwind science-based decision-making by the previous administration violates the law, disregards the science, and ignores widespread public opposition to mining in this beloved and vulnerable area.

– Alison Flint

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

– Adib Zalkalpi

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

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