He kept a low profile on public issues and managed to avoid becoming a household name in New York.
Should they keep their opinions to themselves, for example, on such issues as the life of the unborn because these questions are also political matters?
Even detractors agree that members of the old guard have played an important role in keeping the community's focus on issues affecting Haiti.
South American leaders, however, sought to keep the emphasis on economic issues.
"It is very important that we keep our focus on health-related issues," she said.
The presence of the Greens in the coalition also keeps an eye on environmental issues such as recycling and water treatment.
It is difficult, with all these pressures, to keep the voters' eyes on issues.
He does his best to keep neutral on most issues, he says, by inviting community experts to address them.
The Republican candidates and the eventual nominee must keep their focus on economic issues.
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