Washington should speak out forthrightly when Russian military moves trespass on sovereignty and international law, without fearing that such criticism would somehow undermine the Yeltsin Government.

Rather than have a robust debate, however, the Bush administration would rather pretend that criticism undermines American resolve and is always politically motivated.

Biblical criticism had undermined the Bible story, and physicists and geologists chipped away at the events depicted in the first book of Genesis.

Senior Nato commander has warned that Afghan president's criticism of coalition strategy undermines fight against Taliban.

Although Weizman lacks the authority to order early elections, he is sufficiently popular that his criticism undermines Netanyahu's public support.

I sincerely felt that his criticisms about my personality had seriously undermined my liking him.

Beyond that, the criticism undermines one of Mr. Kohl's few undisputed strengths - his stature in Europe as a top statesman.

Findings indicate that such criticism undermines the working relationship of those involved, making it increasingly less likely that they will be able to collaborate well or even compromise in a conflict.

Finally, Mr. Fitzwater said he did not believe that his criticisms would undermine Soviet support for the U.S. position in the gulf.

Yet his criticism of false miracles undermined the foundations of popular belief and it was to him that the future heretic Blanco White acknowledged his debt.