He did so despite stern criticism from minority rights organizations, which argued that the redistricting plan will not maximize minority voting strength.

Statements urging the two sides to exercise restraint have yielded to stern criticism of the Palestinians and expressions of sympathy for Israeli actions.

The Senator's address was delivered in gentle tones but was packed with stern criticism of many Soviet policies.

But these limits have drawn stern criticism from health-care advocacy groups.

Historian Lars Borgersrud has expressed stern criticism of the film's lack of adherence to history.

The Police Department stopped short of official stern criticism of the Angels.

Merkel made a rare intervention in the row, delivering a stern criticism of the book.

Both letters were made available today, after reports of the stern Jordanian criticism, from a King known for his reserved public demeanor, were printed in Israeli newspapers.

Fulk, however, comes in for stern criticism.

It has been this continuing and growing extravagance that has prompted the recent wave of stern criticism.