1.   Democrats will never regain majority status with members of Congress who blow with the political winds rather than stand firm on principle.

2.   His name can be blocked if supporters of reform stand firm.

3.   Before the debate began, family members appeared before reporters to demand that the United Nations stand firm.

4.   Before the debate began, U.S. family members appeared before reporters to demand that the United Nations stand firm.

5.   Prime Minister Tansu Ciller on Monday holds out the prospect of lifting restrictions on Kurds, but stands firm on using force to fight Kurdish rebels.