11.   In recent interviews and public statements, Arafat has repeated his vow to hold democratic elections by the end of the year.

12.   Ms. Poritz repeated that vow on Monday.

13.   The next day, a service of celebration was held in the sanctuary of the church, where the couple received communion and repeated their vows.

14.   There were few dry eyes in the church as the Todds repeated their vows, their voices firm and easily heard.

15.   Abubakar repeated his vow to resign and hand over power to the election winner and said he would not enter politics.

16.   Also Wednesday, President Alberto Fujimori repeated his vow to pacify the country.

17.   Berlusconi repeated his vow not to resign.

18.   Berlusconi, however, read a statement broadcast on television reaffirming his innocence and repeating his vow not to resign.

19.   But he repeated his vow to hand over power to the winner.

20.   But police repeated their vow to prevent the march.