He knew, though, that many others still held the same view.

There are two ways to hold the view that he does not.

You couldn't make this business work by committee; Paul would probably hold the same view.

He held strong views about the role and status of women.

I have held very strong views on this for a long period of time.

He held views on political and social issues that were way ahead of his time.

Many students held the view that ultimately schools can only do so much.

Of course, there are quite a few Members who hold the opposite view.

But is he not also entitled to hold a private view on the matter?

Therefore, I believe it is just natural for our two countries to hold different views on some issues.