Republicans in Congress repeatedly advocated ceilings on entitlement spending, without saying what would be done to stay under the ceiling.

Republicans advocate maximum flexibility in working and child care arrangements so that families can make the most of their schedules.

Democrats generally advocated the liberal position and Republicans advocated the conservative position.

Republicans have advocated such flat-line spending forecasts, called "current law" base lines in budget parlance, since at least the 1970's.

Normally in legal disputes, Republicans advocate states' rights and Democrats strive to get matters into federal court.

But it should not set off a scramble to mount a new, nationwide missile defense system, as many Republicans now advocate.

Some American Republicans have also advocated a return to a step-by-step approach.

Republicans advocated lower taxes and smaller government.

Some Republicans on the committee advocated the criminal prosecution of The Times.

This is probably what Republicans would advocate if they were smart.