91.   Though congressional Republicans have called on the Colombian government to reclaim the rebel-held area, it is hardly clear the Colombian army could do so.

92.   U.S. officials expressed confidence that the Colombian government would take the appropriate action against those involved in the diversion of funds.

93.   U.S. policy-makers have long held the Colombian government accountable for its cocaine industry but have been willing to make exceptions for Mexico.

94.   U.S. trade sanctions against Colombia would foster anti-American sentiment and help the drug trade, the Colombian government said.

95.   Under intense pressure from Washington to stop the drug trade, the Colombian government has offered the coca farmers subsidies to switch to other crops.

96.   Twelve of them were either killed or died in captivity, according to the Colombian government.

97.   We should also ask ourselves if the Colombian government even deserves to receive any U.S. aid, especially in light of its record of military abuses against civilians.

98.   When the Colombian government asked Garcia for a clarification, he said his comments had been misunderstood and that he did not favor a violent overthrow.

99.   With more territory under its domain, experts say, the rebel group would be in a stronger position should the Colombian government reopen peace negotiations.

100.   Yet to receive U.S. military aid, the Colombian government is supposed to demonstrate effectiveness at curbing the AUC and stopping human rights abuses.