Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

If the preservation of the independence of Poland means nothing more than was meant by the preservation of the independence of Czechoslovakia, of which the Prime Minister boasted on his return from Munich last September, there is very little value in the guarantee that has been given. (UK Parliament)

In the application of the moral force of the United States toward the easing of Middle East tensions, we have a great responsibility not only for the advancement of justice to all interested peoples, but also for the preservation of the independence of a free nation which has had from its inception a special claim on our friendship. (Congress.gov)