1.   In another reversal of attitude, the Soviet delegation was among the strongest advocates of even tougher international action to protect human rights against government abuse.

2.   But few people, even his strongest advocates, say his strengths lie in crafting an educational vision.

3.   Even the strongest advocates of disclosure acknowledged that the immediate impact will be largely symbolic, because Liggett holds only a small share of the tobacco market.

4.   First, biotech execs should be the strongest advocates of national health reform designed to cover the millions of Americans who lack insurance.

5.   He said Mrs. Clinton knows her liberal social agenda would lose its strongest advocate if the president resigned or was impeached.

6.   Not surprisingly, they are the strongest advocates of the life-without-parole bill, the reservations of Bright and Hardin notwithstanding.

7.   Swiss IOC member Mark Hodler, the strongest advocate for expelling members found guilty of corruption, strongly defended Samaranch.

8.   The strongest advocates of that position wanted to make sure the gun manufacturing industry was included in the conference, believing it far more culpable in adolescent violence.

9.   The strongest advocates for electronic newspapers admit this new mass medium is still years, perhaps decades, away from gaining a foothold in popular culture.

10.   The United States and Britain are the strongest advocates on the council of continued sanctions.