Mr. Casey said he had grown weary of trying to persuade parents and politicians alike that such cuts would hurt.

We want people to support us in other ways: as volunteers and ambassadors, and to persuade politicians of the need to preserve woodland.

Several cardinals and bishops have said they would rather try to persuade disobedient politicians in private talks than to threaten them with public sanctions.

In the Bronx, parents persuaded politicians through years of protests and lobbying to give them a new school.

He also helped persuade key politicians to support the project.

One day, he is attempting to persuade politicians and government officials to follow his Nimby line.

And the company paid at least $6 million more to lobbyists, who were charged with persuading politicians to accept Microsoft's point of view.

But they have had a hard time persuading politicians.

His strength is compromise, a gift for persuading politicians to set aside grievances.