Yet the challenge for the justices in both cases is the same - to act firmly against discrimination.

But if Iran is to succeed, its government (will) have to act firmly for a time.

If they were not to go insane they must act quickly and firmly.

Paradoxically, domestic politics seems to demand that he act firmly but without force.

At times it is bound to act firmly, even severely.

I believe it is essential to set standards for control, and we must act firmly on this point.

Parliament needs to act firmly in future negotiations, however.

The Commission has to be seen to be acting firmly.

The country is in turmoil and he's determined to act quickly and firmly.

"However, we will act firmly against the attempts of extreme groups to block access to other Christians in the year 1999."