Some argue that scientists who favour stronger policies to improve the environment must use the same tactics as any other political lobby from steel companies fighting for tariffs on imports to farmers demanding more subsidies.

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His opening remarks were designed to steel Americans for more fighting in Iraq and put an optimistic spin on the state of the U.S. economy.

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This has brought thick steel back into fashion for the main fighting forces and has also created a market for tens of thousands of patrol vehicles that are specifically designed to resist mines, bombs and rockets.

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