61.  He said the country was in a tough position because it is forced to keep interest rates high to maintain deposits of foreign money.

62.  However, Netanyahu, who is under pressure from hardliners in his ruling coalition, made no signs of budging from his tough positions.

63.  In his six years as Jerusalem mayor, Olmert often expressed tough positions regarding the Palestinians.

64.  In an interview broadcast Sunday, Kiriyenko acknowledged that he has been put in a tough position.

65.  It is a tough position for Arafat, and the Bush administration is having its problems, as well.

66.  Jackson has put his world title at risk and the British Athletics Federation in a tough position.

67.  Netanyahu has upset the Palestinians and rattled much of the Arab world with his tough positions on peace talks with the Palestinians and Syria.

68.  Netanyahu is not observant himself, but religious leaders support his tough positions in land-for-peace negotiations with the Palestinians.

69.  Netanyahu, who is under pressure from hardliners in his ruling coalition, made no signs of budging from his tough positions.

70.  On peace issues, Netanyahu can espouse tough positions without it hurting his standing among traditional Likud voters.