101.   But the other four permanent members have been working hard to lock in a solid majority in favor of an indefinite extension, and they seem confident.

102.   China, the fifth nuclear power, cautiously said Tuesday it would vote for indefinite extension or fixed periods.

103.   Clinton also spoke out Tuesday for an indefinite extension of the NPT, a comprehensive nuclear test ban and the elimination of chemical weapons.

104.   Egypt has refused to back an indefinite extension of the NPT due for renewal at a UN conference next month until Israel commits itself to joining the treaty.

105.   Egypt has said it will not agree to an indefinite extension of the treaty unless Israel commits itself to joining the pact.

106.   Egypt has been waging a fierce campaign against indefinite extension of the pact, insisting that Israel must sign on.

107.   Egypt has campaigned in recent months against indefinite NPT extension.

108.   Egypt has refused to approve an indefinite extension of the NPT, to be discussed at the United Nations in April, unless Israel commits to joining the treaty.

109.   Egypt has threatened to reject any indefinite extension of the NPT unless Israel is willing to sign.

110.   Egypt, along with a number of Arab countries, refuses an indefinite extension of the nuclear pact without an Israeli commitment to join the treaty.