It was a conservative government which sought mainly to preserve the economic prosperity and general stability of the early 1960s.

But he added: "We also sense some worries about our ability to preserve stability."

What is the point of preserving financial stability if you lose the freedom to make basic choices about food and health?

"It's to get involved to preserve stability in the region, protect Israel's security and advance regional peace."

I want to preserve the peace and stability of Asia.

"But the president's main interest was just in preserving regional stability - so that we could pursue other agendas."

The best way to preserve and promote stability remains dialogue.

An end to immigration to preserve our environment, culture and stability.

The rationale of both groups is what they think would best preserve stability in this small and poor country.

He said their goal must be "to preserve stability for the life of one parliament," or five years.