He was responding to the political realities of the day but also to the popular mood, which demanded firm leadership.

Spock, however, continued to defend himself, saying he had always believed in firm leadership by parents.

The most basic corruption-fighting steps require only firm leadership.

But people were not quite sure whether firm leadership was any longer feasible in Britain.

Frequently the view was heard: 'we need firm leadership'.

City Hall needs firm leadership, and given the endless infighting, probably the best way to get it is with a staff shake-up.

America's time as a major power was ending, because the country lacked firm leadership.

Many industry executives said at the time that Ogilvy lacked firm leadership.

That will require firm leadership and involve political risk.

But I think Americans will support the President if he now offers firm leadership.