The U.S.-based National Democratic Institute says aspects of the election "were in accordance with democratic principles."
VOA : standard.2009.08.22
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President Obama did not use the word "democracy" when speaking about Afghanistan on Friday, although he spoke of such democratic principles as elections and human rights.
VOA : standard.2009.03.27
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Members of the coalition walked out of the negotiations soon after they began on Wednesday, citing what they called Mr.Gadhafi's lack of respect for the democratic principles they espouse.