He also wants the state to take a much more assertive role in creating lower-cost housing.

Its power enabled it to play an increasingly assertive role in Europe's affairs.

He wants to be more aggressive, take an assertive role as far as being one of our leaders.

A significant difference with previous effort to find a diplomatic solution is the new and unusually assertive role of China.

That would be a real test of Europe's interest in playing a more assertive role on security.

"And each calls for a more assertive American role."

But he has taken a more assertive role in recent days.

Europe must adopt a more assertive and consistent role when defending human rights.

It plays an increasingly assertive role on the international stage.

I support the line you are taking, Commissioner, and the more assertive role that has been adopted.