But he also emphasized his "strong desire" to reach a negotiated transaction.

Bertram's campaign ran a television ad emphasizing his desire to advance the interests of white Americans.

White House officials have emphasized, however, their desire to have the bill mandate some form of work.

Moscow has emphasized its desire for new limits on the size and number of nuclear tests as a step toward a total ban.

He explained the situation to the man behind the cash register, emphasizing his desire to make good on the stolen item.

The Obama family originally seemed to emphasize their desire for an adopted shelter dog, but made no firm commitments.

The Army began to financially emphasize its desire to move towards an all-volunteer force.

He emphasized his desire for receiving written, rather than verbal, reports.

The fact that the other two will not take the title apparently emphasizes Goldman's desire to avoid being associated with their new fund.

He also emphasized his desire to remain with the Yankees.