"We cannot accept their draconian proposals."

It is good politics because I.N.S. efforts in this area stand in sharp contrast to some of the high-profile, irresponsible and draconian proposals currently being debated in Congress.

"We need to speak in one voice to defeat these draconian proposals."

More draconian proposals are in store, as the country sweats out the unnerving side effects of a little liberty.

"It was a rather draconian proposal presented to the employees."

The 20 percent opposing the act consists of a bipartisan coalition of libertarian conservatives and civil libertarian liberals, who have proved more successful in blocking the administration's most draconian proposals than in persuading the administration to construct balanced alternatives.

Microsoft calls the government plan a "draconian" and "speculative" proposal that would bring "uncertainty and chaos."

Government success in implementing its draconian proposals for coal will also grease the wheels for the next round of privatization.

We welcome Mr Fischler's generous offer to meet with leaders of the industry to discuss alternatives to the draconian proposals which have been widely publicised by the Fisheries DG in the last few days.

So it was alarming to hear reports from Capitol Hill that the administration supports a draconian proposal to round up foreigners on mere suspicions and send them home to nations notorious for engaging in torture and abuse.