In the end, the anger at these tough measures will fade.

United Nations approval for the tough measures is expected next week.

A vote of confidence would legitimate the tough measures to follow.

But neither the public nor the government has shown much appetite for tough measures.

Military officials have said the tough measures were necessary to keep detainees from dying.

New thinking and tough measures are needed to drive our recovery.

First, even if a health overhaul does pass, it may not include the tough measures needed to bring down spending.

"My Government's view of what those tougher measures should be has not changed," she said.

Only countries that take tough economic measures will be eligible.

Critics say that he should have seen the need for tougher measures.