1.   Doss, with his history of strong advocacy for Hispanic Episcopalians, quickly emerged as the front-runner.

2.   Some diplomats say that the Iraqis may have been stunned by reports that the Russians might be willing to drop their strong advocacy for Iraq.

3.   The image on the cake was a familiar painting by the highly political Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, whose work reflects his strong advocacy of social justice.

4.   The National Conference of Catholic Bishops, a strong anti-abortion advocacy group, issued a statement praising the House vote.

5.   China has welcomed some NGOs but still views religious groups and strong advocacy organizations such as Greenpeace with suspicion.

6.   The pope did not disappoint them, continuing his strong advocacy of human rights.