These reforms strengthened the economy and the state in general.

He was also instructed to initiate reforms to improve and strengthen Spanish rule.

Real reform would strengthen pensions so they aren't terminated in the first place.

Both reforms would strengthen the central state and weaken (French) legislative power.

This effort should also involve reforms to control entitlement spending and strengthen these programs for future generations.

These reforms strengthen solvency by squeezing waste out of the program and making it more efficient.

He said the reforms would strengthen the position of the Emirs in their traditional role as religious leaders.

Only fundamental reform can strengthen and secure the Medicare program to assure future access for beneficiaries.

His reforms may have strengthened the country, but they did little to improve Iran's suffering economy.

Efficiency: I am convinced that this reform will strengthen the protection of competition within the single market rather than weaken it.