Our record of success in mediating and implementing peace agreements is sadly blemished by some devastating failures.

However, our record of success in mediating and implementing peace agreements is sadly blemished by some devastating failures.

There were always exaggerated claims that bringing in the new members would be a costly affair, just as petty and narrow prejudices blemished the willingness to open up Europe s borders for Polish plumbers.

The accomplishments since then showed a blemished record while additional protocols had been concluded, progress towards nuclear disarmament had been insufficient, particularly with regard to the implementation of the 13 practical steps agreed upon at the 2000 Review Conference.

But the deceiver is cursed, who has in his flock a male, and vows, and sacrifices to the Lord a blemished thing for I am a great King, says Yahweh of Armies, and my name is awesome among the nations.

But the deceiver is cursed, who has in his flock a male, and vows, and sacrifices to the Lord a blemished thing for I am a great King, says Yahweh of Armies, and my name is awesome among the nations.

Colombia s blemished human rights record is affecting its government s international standing and providing ammunition for those who wish to sabotage the FTA. For example, protectionist Democrats in the US Congress have been able to insulate themselves from charges of opposing free trade if they scuttle Colombia s FTA, because they will most likely ratify the deals for Panama and Peru.