11.   But there is no reasonably efficient way to verify statements of people applying for welfare when they say they have not been convicted of drug crimes.

12.   But with new mandatory sentences for nonviolent drug crimes, he said, it may be time for presidents to use the authority more often.

13.   Clinton renewed his backing for several other crime measures, including tougher sentences for drug crimes involving guns.

14.   Do you think that there will be a decrease in drug crime?

15.   Drug crimes are not counted.

16.   Drug courts have sprouted throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, though the basic laws on mandatory sentences for a host of drug crimes have not changed.

17.   Drug-policy experts say the study will add valuable facts to the growing debate around the United States over the efficacy of tough minimum sentences for drug crimes.

18.   Emotionally disturbed inmates in state prisons had also been convicted of more property crimes, but were only half as likely to have been sentenced for drug crimes.

19.   Encouraged by Congress and recent administrations, local law enforcement agencies have turned to the military for equipment and training, particularly when it comes to fighting drug crimes.

20.   Exempted would be most drug possession crimes, as well as child abuse and drunken driving.