Since independence in 1963, Kenya has been America's staunchest ally in East Africa.
Álvaro Uribe, Colombia's centre-right president, is perhaps America's staunchest ally in the region.
In the diplomatic fight about Kosovo Russia has been Serbia's staunchest ally.
Even the United States, Israel's staunchest ally, has joined in the criticism.
Even the country's staunchest ally, the United States, is not above suspicion.
Also attending the summit meeting was Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, Mr. Bush's staunchest ally.
Today, Colombia is the U.S.'s staunchest ally in South America.
Those fears are perhaps most acute in Britain, because Prime Minister Tony Blair has been the Bush administration's staunchest ally.
The resolution was the product of a compromise between the United States and Russia, Iraq's staunchest ally on the Council.
Mr. Blair has been President Bush's staunchest ally and the coalition's most vocal and well-traveled ambassador.
Even Senator Bruno, Mr. Pataki's staunchest ally in the Legislature, said that he was not optimistic about its chances.
