Sentence examples for as a strong proponent of from inspiring English sources

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens emerged as a strong proponent of securing federal funds to pay for the damage.

He is known as a strong proponent of social justice, and is particularly outspoken on behalf of the rights of immigrants.

After his return, Willkie testified in Congress as a strong proponent of the Lend-Lease Act and more aid to Britain.

Mr. Green ran on his liberal voting record as a state assemblyman and as a strong proponent of social positions favored by liberals.

As a strong proponent of the role of heredity in variations between individuals and groups, his championing of "nature" versus "nurture" was developed in the 1869 book 'Hereditary Genius' and then via the study of twins.

Gen. Mark Graham, after losing two sons, one in combat and one to suicide, has emerged as a strong proponent of the Army's concentration on the mental welfare of soldiers.

Schwarzenegger, a Republican, and internationally known as a star in films such as Terminator, was a strong proponent of action on air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, while in office.

Mr. Vilsack, who briefly sought the Democratic presidential nomination in the 2008 race after serving two terms as governor, is a strong proponent of renewable energy and developing the nation's alternative fuel industry.

As Epstein, notes, I am a strong proponent of local control and I feel the locally preferred alternative should be respected and can be respected without impeding the overall success of the subway.

As governor of Utah, Leavitt was a strong proponent of state support for technology to boost the state's economy.

There is also an obvious bias towards European projects, as the European Commission continues to be a strong proponent of research, namely, on the life sciences and medical areas.