Uttered by anyone other than a professional advocate, the remark would seem delusional.

The need for professional advocates is being fueled by national and state debates over managed care and consumer rights.

He has been a professional advocate for goalies since he was 17.

Lobbyists are professional advocates who are present at every political event representing interest groups or causes before the law-making bodies.

Unfortunately, the professional advocates for public education are trying to block that choice.

Ship's counselors and ambassadors were both professional advocates of tact, which was normally a useful tool.

There is something spiritually uplifting about the continued failure of these professional advocates to persuade us of their own worth.

If you are thinking about negotiating a hospital bill, however, consider hiring a professional advocate, since hospital bills are considerably more complex, Johnson adds.

Mr Diamandouros has proven himself to be a highly professional and efficient advocate on behalf of the citizen.

He received a high quality education in Bern and Paris and later, traveled widely as a professional advocate.