11.  After years and years of neglect, this administration has taken a strong stand to stiffen protection on our borders.

12.  Alexander, the only Southerner in the field, had hoped to make a strong stand here.

13.  Buchanan had a solid bloc of supporters who said they admired his strong stand on principles, the CNN survey indicated.

14.  Bush took a strong stand against any breaching of the dams, a move that clearly generated support in eastern Washington.

15.  Buchanan has also taken strong stands against immigration and affirmative action.

16.  But he is de-emphasizing his strong stand against abortion, which helped him with Christian conservatives in Iowa but is less popular here.

17.  Dozens of federal judges, most of them former prosecutors, have taken a strong stand against mandatory minimum drug sentences.

18.  During the California energy crisis last year, the administration pleased Enron and other energy traders by taking a strong stand against caps on electricity prices.

19.  During his term in office he took strong stands against several mergers, particularly those involving grocery chains.

20.  For the first time since the primary debates began, Governor George W. Bush of Texas took a strong stand on the economic isolation of Cuba.