Now we are fighting over bedrock principles of freedom.

It was a time when job security was a bedrock corporate principle.

Much has changed since Sept. 11, but the bedrock principles of American freedom must remain.

But few differ on respect for that bedrock principle of democracy, majority rule.

Today they again reminded the nation of the bedrock principle that their party was found upon: giving voters $100 each in an election year.

"The idea that everyone's vote should count is a bedrock constitutional principle," he said.

He added: "The independence of the commission is a bedrock principle established in 1965.

It is animated by a commitment to certain bedrock principles.

Too many Americans seem not even to grasp the bedrock principles of American democracy.

There are two bedrock principles which are in natural tension.