Whatever the cause, there is no doubt that their zeal for political reform has cooled.
Yet political reform itself has been confined to tinkering at the margins, and has largely stagnated.
The second most pressing issue facing Italy is the need for political reform, he said.
This is why liberals argue that political reform is the best way to tackle corruption.
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But without political reform and the possibility of creative destruction, growth will grind to a halt.
Cloud says that the only way out is for political reform to come to China.
Keeping the Burmese army tolerating, if not necessarily backing, political reform is a delicate balancing act.
"In the final analysis, government reform and political reform are inseparable, " Ms Hu stresses.
Hong Kong press highlight how she sidestepped questions on political reform and military spending.
His agenda for the nation: continued economic modernization -- and caution about political reform.
It isn't easy work ... and it's going to require social, economic and political reform.
Al Wefaq delegates pulled out, saying the government was not willing to discuss political reform.
So Mr Khatami's economic hopes may turn on his ability to carry out political reform.
He also favours a political reform that would restore a modicum of power to the presidency.
It was his son, Chiang Ching-kuo, who will be remembered for ushering in political reform.
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Thus the generals have been obliged to turn back to the West, and political reform.
Other notable civic groups include the Coalition for Political Reform and the Coalition for Press Reform.
None of this used to matter much until the stirrings of political reform in Myanmar.
The clashes come amid escalating unrest as anti-government protesters demand political reform and greater freedoms for Shiites.
Moral and political reform, he believed, would come only when bitterness and resentment vanished from human hearts.
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And did the President learn anything new that inspires hope that he can still lead political reform?
There will be those who emphasise economic and social development and those who focus on political reform.
Several of Mr Khatami's advisers call for bolder political reform to pave the way for economic recovery.
And public funding is often simply not enough, and political reform and implementation could take years to decades.
By speaking up for the basic notion of political reform, he helps put it back on the table.
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Congress asked President Bush to give updates on 18 benchmarks dealing with security, political reform and other areas.
In the longer term, Mr Thaksin's lack of enthusiasm for political reform is likely to cost Thailand dear.
Without political reform there is little chance the trend will improve, and the costs are already frightening enough.
"The Council welcomes the remarkable programme of political reform undertaken by the government and parliament, " a statement said.
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