On tough issues like these, there is only one way forward: together.

"That's not somebody who's willing to take on the tough issues and lead."

"And it's a mistake in terms of the president developing support for his position on these tough issues."

Who says our leaders aren't taking on the tough issues and speaking truth to power?

The legislators will face other tough issues, particularly on the economic side.

"We know now where the parameters of the deal are, but there's still a few tough issues to get beyond."

"These guys have become the leaders in bringing real money to the tough issues."

On our tough environmental issues, they go to media managers, not scientists.

Clearly the toughest issue facing the town is the future of its schools.

It's a tough issue that people don't really feel comfortable about.