Initially Ali refused to accept simply because his most vigorous supporters were rebels.

But the technology industry, particularly in California, has been an especially vigorous financial supporter of the President and the Democratic Party.

She became a vigorous supporter, a mentor and a major benefactor of the library.

But aides to the lawmakers say the congressmen have been vigorous supporters of the city on other legislation.

Vallandigham was a vigorous supporter of constitutional states' rights.

"The old idea of colonial exploitation", he later conceded, "still had its vigorous supporters."

The Bush White House hails the shift, as do some of its vigorous supporters.

He had been a vigorous supporter of Ronald Lauder.

Sweet was a vigorous supporter of women's rights.

If that agreement is reflected in the bill, he said, "I'm a vigorous supporter."