That does not mean that we must forego just and fair criticism, or refrain from opposition to policies which are debatable or which do not command our approval.
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In a democratic society, we politicians have to accept criticism, especially when it is founded.
Criticism of a policy is welcome. But in the garb of criticizing a policy, if you allege that the policy was made for corrupt purposes, I reject it.
Opposition is not necessarily enmity; it is merely misused and made an occasion for enmity.
I don't judge a regime by the damning criticism of the opposition, but by the ingenuous praise of the partisan.
Individuals have the right to pick and choose which expressions to condemn, which to praise and which to say nothing about. Governments, however, must remain neutral as to the content of expression. And governments must protect the rights of all to express even the most despicable of views.
People can voice their different points of view. We are also a country where there will be criticism.
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.
There's nothing to be said for opposition. You can only talk about things and you can lay your plans. You can't actually achieve very much; you have to be in government for that.
If you criticise something then you have to have an alternative, but we do have to try and improve things.
The opposition may have the right to doubt every thing, but for myself, I call on opposition to practice its role within limits of objectively, responsibility and country interests.
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