It doesn't debate policy - that's decided by the officials.

More analysis: "Debates aren't about debating skill, or even public policy.

I mean, this idea that we can't debate foreign policy, then all we have to do is start another war?

And you know, it doesn't do any good to debate endlessly which policy mistake of the '70's is responsible.

Although he attacks my motives for opposing this big payoff, we would rather debate good policy.

It now functions "as a commentator on university affairs", that is, an independent forum where members of Congregation can debate academic policy.

I suggest you wait to debate policy with me until you have at least had some practical battlefield experience.

It may be more pleasant to debate policy than money.

"This is not the time nor the place to debate public policy," Mr. Powers said.

It was easier to debate national policy than to watch his mother struggling to hold back tears.