Ms. Bedell and other supporters stress the importance of giving the school an opportunity to develop an identity and a stronger focus on science and technology.

Ms. Sale's supporters stress her political sophistication as an essential qualification for occupying one of the hottest seats in the Federal bureaucracy.

Mr. Dodd's supporters stressed both his experience and combativeness.

Mr. Atkins and other supporters of the endowment are stressing that this is not a debate about the Bill of Rights.

Representative Dan Rostenkowski's supporters stress his remarkable legislative skills and his important role in the current health care debate.

The policy's supporters stress its emphasis on treatment.

Judge Bork's supporters stressed his distinguished record in public office, as Solicitor General and a judge.

On Thursday, supporters of the rail service welcomed the breathing space offered by the reprieve but stressed the campaign was not over.

Other supporters of Mr. Corzine stressed that voters were electing a senator, not a semanticist or a specialist on the legislative process.

He "stressed (and his supporters stressed even more) his impeccable credentials as a true spirit-filled believer.