There is nothing wrong with politicians' acknowledging that they have sometimes made mistakes.

Even politicians most critical of him acknowledge that he could not be defeated easily.

Some politicians have even acknowledged the criticism, though typically about their rivals.

Police officials and politicians did acknowledge that "anarchy" exists in parts of Mexico.

When a politician or op-ed writer acknowledges this very obvious fact then I will be interested in what they have to say.

Even politicians who want to save the surplus for the future quickly acknowledged that the nation's oldest city has unlimited physical needs.

Another politician did acknowledge playing a role in a case.

And perhaps that's why politicians rarely acknowledge the importance of resilience.

Russia's politicians must themselves acknowledge the facts and act accordingly.

Even local politicians acknowledge they are running out of ideas for helping the Haitians being detained, who have little political influence.