Some years ago, they were strong political allies who worked for each other's various campaigns.

Uncle Thomas says it will just make them stronger allies.

He will be remembered always as a close friend and strong ally.

"America will always be a strong and loyal ally of Japan."

Earlier on it seemed as if the two great empires would be strong allies.

On the positive side, both are experienced politicians who have strong allies in each other.

"I have been telling myself that a lady who goes to court without strong allies is asking for trouble."

He's also a strong ally in the war on terror.

If the people of these lands prevail, you can be my strong ally.

That vote would leave the teachers' unions without a single strong ally on the board.