We have accepted the principle of democracy and we are committed to respect the popular verdict and the result of that national consultation.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I have repeatedly called for respecting institutions and the democratic process. Once the process is completed, we should always respect the outcome.
Anybody who asks for democracy to be introduced should respect the results of democracy.
We respect opposition to any position or policy. But we believe that the opinion that should prevail and be respected is that of the majority.
I think people respect governments that take decisions and act decisively.
The nature of a democracy consists to an important degree in the right of the people to criticize problems and mistakes.
Democracy is our commitment. It is our great legacy, a legacy we simply cannot compromise. Democracy is in our DNA.
China recognizes and also respects the universality of human rights. We will continue our efforts to promote democracy and the rule of law.
Bring it on. Dissent is central to any democracy.
The essence of democracy is its assurance that every human being should so respect himself and should be so respected in his own personality that he should have opportunity equal to that of every other human being to show what he was meant to become.
We are a country based on democracy, tolerance, and openness to the world.
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