Once past that cavern, we will have a speedy passage to the surface.

Also complicating speedy passage is the prospect of several amendments that could force the measure back to the House for a second vote.

It is one thing to ask for speedy passage of stimulus that simply put money in people's pockets.

An agreement could lead to speedy passage of 13 appropriations bills that pay for normal government operations.

And yet she, like so many Scots, wished him speedy and safe passage to France.

Suspicious passengers would be weeded out before they landed, allowing the other travelers a speedier passage.

The Government is hoping cross-party support will ensure a speedy passage for the law.

Rep. Slaughter looks forward to working with legislators in the 112th Congress to ensure its speedy passage into law.

"We were just trying to craft this in a way that would ensure speedy passage as the session came to a close," he said.

Some politicians and interest groups reacted by calling for speedy passage of a tough trade bill.