Unemployment was the 'paramount' [='chief, main'] issue in the election.
Safety is of 'paramount' importance. = Safety is 'paramount'.
(..) If you march all the way back north now, you'll lose what you gained. My boy would be honored to bring you Prince Theon's head. Tell your son Bran and Rickon's safety is paramount. And Theon-- I want him brought to me alive. I want to look him in the eye and ask him why. And then I'll take (..)2012 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Old Gods and the New Season: 2 Episode 6