31.   I ask you to strengthen our democracy and pass campaign finance reform this year.

32.   It urged the government to refrain from attacks on its critics and to strengthen democracy.

33.   Karimov had urged voters to approve the longer presidential term Sunday, saying it would strengthen democracy.

34.   Latin America formally pledged to strengthen democracy and respect for human rights, and fight the many serious ills afflicting the continent, from corruption to drugs and poverty.

35.   Latin America pledges to strengthen democracy and respect for human rights.

36.   McCaffrey, however, said his visit was aimed at examining how Washington can help strengthen Colombian democracy.

37.   McCaffrey said Sunday he aims to determine how Washington can help strengthen Colombian democracy and more effectively back its anti-narcotics efforts.

38.   Mexican President Vicente Fox asked officials from other Latin American countries Friday to work together to strengthen democracy, foster economic growth and observe human rights in the region.

39.   President Islam Karimov, casting a vote on a referendum to extend the presidential term by two years, said on Sunday its approval would strengthen democracy in Uzbekistan.

40.   Pope John Paul II arrived Friday largely Catholic country, urging its residents to strengthen democracy and apply Christian principles to the tough transition from communism.