"A country like that has no moral authority to judge generals and political officials in Venezuela, " he said.

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"A country like that has no moral authority to judge generals and political officials in Venezuela, " Maduro said.

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With his credibility crumbling, says Mr Margalit, he has no more moral authority to lead.

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There is also no question that Guantanamo set back the moral authority that is America's strongest currency in the world.

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And though the president, Vaclav Havel, has no executive (though plenty of moral) authority, it had become plain that he too wanted to see the back of Mr Klaus.

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This gave him the moral authority throughout our company that no mere title can ever bestow.

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Mr Wahid has no remaining authority political, executive or moral with which to fight back.

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Is there really no one in a position of authority who understands the importance of our political and moral voice at this potential turning point in Middle East history?

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