He is a conservative personally but does not want to impose his views on others.

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Americans may be holding tenaciously to a strict view of personal morality, but they say that they do not want to impose their views on others (abortion seems to be the big exception).

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Belgian officials say they will not use the EU presidency to impose their will on others.

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If Germany has been able to impose its views on fiscal discipline, it is not just because others need its money, but because it has allies.

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