At a time when we're having to take such difficult decisions about how to cut back without damaging the things that matter the most, we should strain every sinew to cut error, waste and fraud.

When you're taking the country through difficult times and difficult decisions you've got to take the country with you. That means permanently trying to make the argument that what you're doing is fair and seen to be fair.

She has difficult decisions to make on every tee.

Difficult times require difficult decisions. But supporting this bill shouldn't be a difficult decision.

All that time tying herself up in knots because she simply couldn't think of 
a good reason not to be with him

It didn't matter how wonderful Andrew was and how much effort he was prepared to put into their relationship. While Lou didn't feel the same way, his love was only building a tower without foundations.