And in fact, American troops eventually did quell the 2004 uprisings.

Should we wait until we need troops to quell discord among our own people?

The Dutch sent troops to quell the riots.

Spanish troops eventually quelled the revolt on September 28, 1807, albeit with much force and loss of life on the losing side.

The total damage was estimated at more than $2 billion before South African troops went in and quelled the disturbances.

By March 1, Soviet troops had effectively quelled the rioting.

Loyal troops quell Venezuela's first coup attempt in 30 years.

Soviet troops quell the uprising.

Dozens were killed and hundreds were injured when troops finally quelled the unrest.

Afghan policemen and troops, together with some American forces, eventually quelled the riots, but not before opening fire on protesters, who numbered in the thousands, residents said.