But I tell you: this is the critical step that we needed to protect the families.

The first critical step was to ask the right question.

Both are critical steps in the development of nuclear arms.

The first critical step in the rescue was a success.

This is a critical step in determining the most effective treatment.

Now Congress has taken a critical first step toward making the law more sensible.

Different triggers may be called before, during, and after each critical step.

This is a critical step that cannot be taken lightly.

Wall Street reform is the next critical step to create jobs and grow the economy.

While I don't agree with every recommendation, the report is a critical first step.