21.  In Chicago, Mayor Richard M. Daley chose a respected street detective, Terry Hillard, to take a tough stand against brutality and shore up police morale.

22.  In his press club appearance, Netanyahu noted that other leaders who had taken tough stands against their adversaries had acheived peace breakthroughs.

23.  In taking tough stands on issues like welfare and crime, Clinton sought to reduce stereotypes and resentments among some whites.

24.  In these cases and more, the SEC in recent months has taken a series of tough stands that are shaking the municipal-finance market.

25.  Moi was seen by many as finally taking a tough stand on an important issue.

26.  Not only was he elected, but thus far a majority of Israelis also like his tough stand against the Palestinians.

27.  On Friday, a senior administration official again outlined a tough stand.

28.  One of the familiar criticisms of politicians this year is that they are afraid to take the tough stand, to cast the courageous vote.

29.  Outside the EPA , environmentalists adore and business leaders respect DeVillars for his willingness to take tough stands.

30.  Repeated climbdowns from tough stands have been the rule in Bosnia.