The phrase "a firm response to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a reaction or reply that is assertive or strong in nature, often in the context of addressing a situation or issue.
Example: "The government issued a firm response to the recent allegations of misconduct."
Alternatives: "a strong reply to" or "a decisive reaction to".
Russia would see it as giving a firm response to the deplorable precedent of Western recognition of Kosovo's independence.
To be sure, a step like this shouldn't preclude a firm response to Iraq's expulsion of the Americans working in the U.N.'s arms-inspection mission.
Mr Temer's new justice minister, Alexandre de Moraes promised a firm response to any acts of violence in defence of Ms Rousseff.
Parliament was asked to join an international coalition led by a US Democrat president, whose aim, a firm response to a flagrant breach of international law, was supported by most European nations and many Middle Eastern ones.
Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said his country would make a firm response to North Korea's challenge against nuclear non-proliferation, calling its test a threat to Japan's security.
We'll give it to you.' " But The Jerusalem Post, which advocates a firm response to the Palestinians, nonetheless questioned the efficacy of the aerial bombing of buildings, which "would not seem to erode the Palestinian military capability, while it is costly to Israel in public relations terms".
Ms. Kory delivered a sympathetic but firm response to Ms. Dunham's suggestions.
Among the candid anecdotes is an account of her firm response to advances from Marlon Brando when they were filming the 1967 film A Countess from Hong Kong.
Section 3 discussed the prominent role of the labour market institutional setting in shaping the optimal firm response to a negative demand shock.
8.41am BST This from Angelique Chrisafis, our Paris correspondent: France, which has insisted that there must be a 'well-thought out, proportionate and firm' response to the 'chemical massacre' in Syria, continues to weigh up how to react and with what international allies.
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