During the ensuing decade of peace, the French government strengthened and determined to establish control over the duchy.

The president wants the nukes neutralized and the Russian government strengthened.

New media must also be a resource for helping governments strengthen their anti-trafficking efforts.

So Republicans believe government should strengthen families, not replace them.

China's government with WHO assistance and support has strengthened public health in the nation.

This put him at odds with Cosgrave, whose government had strengthened the act.

A broad-based government could strengthen Hamas as it seeks international support.

Cameron says the government has already strengthened the bill to rule out competition on price.

The federal government should strengthen tax credit and bonding programs that encourage employers to hire people with criminal records.

Those forces, however, will be put to good use if they prompt governments in developing nations to strengthen their banking systems, he said.