71.  Andreotti denies the charges, saying the Mafia is behind them because of his tough anti-mob stance.

72.  Amnesty International has urged the EU to take a tough stance on human rights in Iran and has said any trade accord should include a human rights clause.

73.  Angelos also took a tough stance on negotiations with pending free-agent pitcher Mike Mussina, adding the team might acquire a veteran starting pitcher.

74.  As a top military prosecutor, Macedo took a tough stance against the corruption which is endemic here.

75.  As the top military prosecutor, Gen. Rafael Macedo has taken a tough stance against army malcontents and fellow officers accused of drug smuggling.

76.  Authorities, worried about rising rates of drug addiction, have taken a tough stance against traffickers.

77.  Balasingham accused Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe of being influenced by the tough stance President Chandrika Kumaratunga has taken toward the rebels.

78.  Because of his tough stance, Kim has been severely criticized by North Korea.

79.  But he was quietly fired almost five weeks later for his tough stance in dealing with bad banks irrespective of the political connections of their owners.

80.  By taking a decidedly tough stance, Chretien would have earned the highest respect of all Canadians.