1.   Yet, despite its lofty aims, the Act had an odd, somewhat shoddy, legislative history.

2.   Pulled between her lofty aims and her cautious nature, Hillary was embarking on months of painstaking cogitation, while Eleanor almost immediately turned her Harold down.

3.   The law offers lofty aims, many flaws, and the possibility that it will make it harder -- not easier -- for challengers to defeat incumbents.

4.   But such lofty aims are not expected to be on the agenda Monday.

5.   Despite its lofty aims, the plan had opponents in Washington.