At least what their leader proclaimed at the end of their strange conference was a point both well considered and true.
The leaders of the Easter Rising had proclaimed a republic.
Typically, a vigorous leader proclaimed himself emperor and established a dynasty.
Western leaders will proclaim respect for "stability" provided by such dictators-for-life.
The sect's leaders had proclaimed that the world would end in 2000, saying they received the message directly from God, the bishops said.
The four days of intense discussion appeared to constitute a genuine dialogue about how the church's leaders should proclaim its message.
Instead, our leaders proclaim movements that they promise will not raise taxes.
They turn away from established rules and submit to the unprecedented order that the leader proclaims.
The leaders of the coalition formally proclaimed him their nominee today.
"The pale strangers profane our sacred place," proclaimed the leader.