Well chosen, it seemed, to create an impression of resolute action while doing minimal damage.
"Any act that amounts to obstruction may render one liable to the offense of 'criminal contempt of court.' If anyone obstructs or violently charges the bailiffs when they are executing their duties, Police will take resolute action," said a police notice Monday.
But, as Sangji's case also illustrates, change only happens through resolute action by those in a position to make a difference.
The Iranian president, Mohammad Khatami, whose government has never recognized Israel or endorsed Mr. Arafat's policy of negotiation, called Israel a "terrorist racist Zionist regime" and urged "resolute action" to punish it.
"We agreed on the importance of a resolute European action to strengthen the European economy and to build confidence in the markets," Mr. Biden said.
O'Neill's side did well to survive the opening five minutes without conceding, never mind a first half in which a resolute rearguard action, excellent goalkeeping, good fortune and poor Polish finishing kept Northern Ireland in the game.
Genoa's own president, Enrico Preziosi, spent much of his post-game conversation with reporters wondering what Antonini was up to joining the attack at a point when most of his team-mates were committed to a resolute rearguard action.
Then Augustine of Hippo Regius applied his enormous powers of leadership and persuasion to stimulate resolute action, evolving at the same time a theory of the right of orthodox Christian rulers to use force against schismatics and heretics.
Using all the power of his eloquence, he demanded resolute action against Philip and called for a burst of energy from the Athenian people.
By timely and resolute action, we can defend ourselves and shape a peaceful future.
