11.   But the central economic dilemma demands political courage of a kind that we have not seen lately.

12.   But this President would rather play politics, then muster the political courage to rescue it.

13.   Congressional Democrats are apparently happy with this arrangement, while Republicans seem to lack the political courage necessary to provide a countervailing balance of power.

14.   Fixing Medicare requires a brand of political courage rarely displayed, and only a bipartisan effort will make necessary reforms possible.

15.   For making this possible, the Irish and British governments deserve high praise for political courage.

16.   Gov. Mel Carnahan showed political courage in vetoing the measure, but the Legislature overrode his veto.

17.   He also paid tribute to Blair and others for their patience, persistence, and political courage.

18.   He could drape the decision in flowery rhetoric about political courage in the face of controversy.

19.   He had uncommon political courage as well.

20.   He has always had political courage, and he does not buckle under fire.