1.   As a result, ending or easing the embargo requires an act of Congress.

2.   But bringing the process to a halt still requires an act of political will that is not yet apparent.

3.   Creation of the agency would require an act of legislation.

4.   Eliminating the regulation would require an act of Congress, because it is part of the Clean Air Act.

5.   Forgiveness requires an act of contrition.

6.   Having all three tigers in the same cage without triggering a cat fight requires an act of cognitive dissonance.

7.   Her point is that this gift will require an act of parenting, not just of giving.

8.   In its early days -- it requires an act of will to recall them -- Congress passed a budget bill aimed at reducing the deficit.

9.   In return for their concessions, the companies reportedly are asking for shelter from the growing number of liability lawsuits, although that would require an act of Congress.

10.   It is a dangerous task that will require great acts of magic, with no control over the outcome.