"We do respect the Russian government's position on the importance of protecting intellectual property rights."

But Democrats on the committee, who know him better, say they respect his position as a sincere expression of difference on economic policy.

"This is not easy for me, but I have to respect our legal position," he said.

I respect your position and mostly agree with you, sir!

"I appreciate that, but you should have respected my position."

"I am glad to see they have come to respect our position."

I take it, then, that you can respect my position as well.

"I respect their position on it," he said of the dissenters.

I respect your position, but disagree, and happy to debate.

"I've tried to respect your position and our shared blood, but I will hear no more of this."