Even to the extent one considers fast-track essential, Republicans would not have paid such a high political price in December if they had not alienated Democrats in the past, throwing up obstacles when it was Bill Clinton who wanted this authority.
The lawmakers were making their pitch now as Congress considers fast-track legislation, because if Obama wins that authority, he will be able to pass any deals through both chambers with an expedited process that allows no amendments and no filibusters -- only simple-majority votes.
I wanted to be considered fast with girls.
Some 10,000 dogs retire every year, and another 2,000 British-bred puppies are not considered fast enough to race.
These big franchise movies with sequels that were maybe once considered fast food, you've got Ang Lee, the Wachowskis, Sam Raimi -- all these great filmmakers are making them.
In Slipstream she revealed not only the abortions and betrayals, but also the loneliness and the lack of respect accorded to women who were considered "fast".
He argued that, with even rail-phobic America now considering fast trains, Britain risked being left in the dust.In this section Shopped out Will he, won't he?
When horses pulled carriages and charabancs, when bicycles were considered dangerous beasts, when flags were waved from rooftops to pass on news, there were always people who were nevertheless considered "fast".
She was perfectly happy, till one day she went to visit Elsa, who was considered fast, back home, but who had married a wealthy man and was doing well.
