Four months ago more than 300 people were dying each day, many of the weakest and most vulnerable among them.

All of us win as the most vulnerable among us organize, fight and win.

None of the great American philanthropies have done more for the most vulnerable among us.

Mr. Kennedy is particularly vulnerable among independent voters under age 36, analysts say.

"We need to be mindful of the most vulnerable among us," he said.

Now some have suggested that we simply cut and cut away at the services that affect the lives of the most vulnerable among us.

"The most vulnerable among us," he said, "are being left behind."

For this reason, support will be necessary, especially to the most vulnerable among the developing countries, which will face the gravest problems.

Ms. Gilbert organized a group of residents to help the most vulnerable among them.

We owe it to ourselves to prove that cost containment will "first do no harm" to the most vulnerable among us.