One of the basic scholarly traditions of this world famous university is using the rule of laws as the foundation of a functioning society.

这所举世闻名的大学最基本的学术传统之一就是以法制作为一个正常运转的社会的基础。

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"I mentioned the killings of journalists and I said that it is a matter of grave concern not just to the United States, but to the people of Russia, and not just to the activists, but to the people who worry that unsolved killings are a very serious challenge to order and to the fair functioning of society.

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Partnerships on security and in delivering a functioning civil society remained crucial, Ms Greening said.

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You do business well when you know that it's a well-functioning society and that there's a legitimate government in place that is going to be looking out for its people.

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