Sentences with phrase «crucial bulwarks»

EDF's financial backing and the participation of France's reactor builder Areva, were crucial bulwarks for the Maryland project, with expectations that French export credits would help meet the financing requirements.

For New York City liberals like Mayor Bill de Blasio, Mr. Heastie will be a crucial bulwark against a Republican - dominated State Senate and even Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a fellow Democrat with a centrist streak.