The state forces were not strong enough,however.

VOA: special.2010.03.11

But it faces strong opposition from farm-state lawmakers, and even its supporters say Congress is unlikely to pass the measure this year.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

And at a press conference later in the day, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana offered strong backing for an eventual Palestinian state.

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

"Egypt is a very Islamic state, with a very strong Muslim brotherhood.

VOA: standard.2009.05.09

"And,that context involved unprecedented bullying, arm twisting and strong arm tactics by the host state, directed against first the foreign ministers and then the heads of state themselves.

VOA: standard.2009.07.06