Action has been needed for years, but there have just been excuses for delay.
Not much stirring has been needed for this week's elections to the European Parliament.
A candid, high-level dialogue regarding nuclear deterrence has been needed for some time.
It is thought very little extra outlay has been needed for Kate since her wedding at Westminster Abbey in April last year.
"Commuter Spouses is an engaging read and gives us the comprehensive examination of commuter marriages that has been needed for decades". "Danielle Lindemann's Commuter Spouses flows beautifully.
Now that the spill has brought such attention to the Gulf Coast, perhaps we can agree to the kind of national response that has been needed for so long.
"A conversation defining who we are as a community has been needed for a long time," said Carolle Charles, a Haitian-American sociologist at Baruch College.
The troop plans have been the subject of negotiations between Reinfeldt's centre-right government, which has ruled as a minority since September, and opposition parties whose support has been needed for a bill to make the strategy a reality.
"I think it's what Dundee has been needing for a long time," he adds.
"I think it's overdue, a fresh start like this has been needed for a while," said Mendieta.
