The film was then blocked from release in France for 2 years.

Yet, Democrats blocked a vote on this fair trade deal for over three years.

The opposition blocked the plan for two years, but announced a change of heart last month.

"It also could also block the Florida court dockets for many years to come with smoking claims."

"It's one of our protections we've been blocking for two years since we've been here," Edwards said.

Wolfram Research blocked publication of Cook's proof for 2 years.

He and his administration have been blocking it for four years.

Attempts to control power station emissions in Europe were blocked for five years.

Remember too, some countries blocked an agreement with South African trade for four years.

New York's proposed law, blocked for 15 years by governors' vetoes, is notably barren of such safeguards.