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Rather than lay out some sweeping vision, he studies specific issues — like tomatoes — and can come up with surprisingly nondoctrinaire positions.

From Time • Jul. 22, 2010

Affable and softspoken, with a thick Hunanese accent, Hua is described by foreign visitors as politically adroit and nondoctrinaire.

From Time Magazine Archive

Once in office, Schiller helped calm the fears of West German businessmen about Brandt's Socialist regime by his nondoctrinaire approach toward economic issues, notably taxes.

From Time Magazine Archive

An early and vocal supporter of Ronald Reagan, Campbell has attempted to position himself as a nondoctrinaire conservative.

From Time Magazine Archive

Says Teller: "Harold is a realistic, nondoctrinaire person."

From Time Magazine Archive