Steele advocates robust military action, "combined with the right political moves," to quell the insurgencies.
I certainly agree that we need a robust military to deter and defeat dangerous threats.
However, there was little sign of a more robust military response.
In both instances, Mr. Sarkozy was the most active supporter of robust military action.
We need a robust military and intelligence network, for these threats are real.
Abe has made building a better-equipped, more robust military a cornerstone of his second term as prime minister.
Obama asked his aides to come up with some more robust military options, and left for dinner.
Let me be clear: I'm a believer in a robust military, which is essential for backing up diplomacy.
Pressure has been mounting among American politicians for a more robust military intervention against Isis in the wake of the terrorist attacks on Paris on Friday.
If Russia maintains a robust military, Mr. Putin later added, "we will not allow anyone to poke their snotty nose into our affairs".
But many in the administration expect those attempts to fail, and there is disagreement over how to proceed with a more robust military strategy.
