"We're not going to sacrifice the long-term efforts we have under way to deal with the short-term crisis."

"The key to making a difference will be a long-term sustained effort," he said.

A. I hope we're not talking about a long-term effort.

But actually the long-term effort to create a refuge has just begun.

Resentments will get in the way of the long-term effort to turn this economy around.

But you still need patience, a long-term effort and a sound strategy.

President Bush has focused on a long-term effort to find new ways to produce energy without harmful emissions.

"It is the beginning of a long-term effort," an official said.

"This is a long-term effort to change the fundamental culture."

"This is a long-term effort, one that I would like to see through to finality."