11.   The Americans had hoped to use the meeting to underscore support for the Russian president and assess his physical stamina following a grueling re-election campaign.

12.   To underscore his support for Williams, Ridley-Thomas sent the chief a letter stating that the actions attributed to him had not occurred.

13.   To underscore his support for Tenet and bolster morale, Bush visited the CIA on Wednesday.

14.   Actor Richard Gere, who came to underscore his support for Tibetan autonomy, left Taiwan Sunday after a visit that attracted protesters and petitioners.

15.   Bush planned an appearance Thursday afternoon at the Labor Department to underscore his support for the jobless benefits extension.

16.   Chancellor Helmut Kohl underscored his support for the Mideast peace process in talks Tuesday with Prince Hassan of Jordan.

17.   Underscoring their support, the EU ministers agreed Tuesday that the Union should negotiate a wide-ranging trade and cooperation agreement with the Palestinians.

18.   Clinton stopped at Drew Elementary School to underscore her support for innovative and early learning programs, and then paid a visit to Jackson Memorial Hospital.

19.   Clinton on the campaign trail made a point of underscoring his support as Arkansas governor for the death penalty, unlike many high-profile Democratic leaders.