But he predicted that these difficult first two weeks would harm the nation's standing as a military force.

"It's been a long and difficult week for all of us," he said.

The attack comes after a difficult week for the Seattle-based company.

It came after a difficult week for the Russian side.

It had been difficult last week to say good-bye to her.

When you've had a difficult week, you need a meeting.

The Florida jury's decision comes as a relief for the tobacco industry after a difficult few weeks.

"It's going to be a very difficult week," Woods said.

They were endlessly kind in what was a most difficult week.

The difficult and sometimes dramatic weeks involved in confirming the Commission are behind us.