21.   Conference participants had front-row seats at an audience with the pope, and the pontiff was expected to meet some of the conference leaders.

22.   Conference participants said they hoped an improvement in the Japanese economy and higher internal demand would reduce the trade surplus.

23.   Conference participants attended from all over the country.

24.   Conference participants said the outlook for solving the shortage issue is bleak.

25.   Conference participants will have to appoint officials whose job is to monitor and enforce national progress on combating racism.

26.   Early on, conference participants helped one another identify hitherto unknown financing sources in their own and other communities.

27.   Even after achieving its political objective, though, China has continued to threaten conference participants.

28.   Even so, protesters blocked the roads leading into town, disrupting the arrival of conference participants.

29.   In an opening address, Lawrence said many conference participants believe that religion coverage will play an even more important role in the next millennium.

30.   In addressing the issue, conference participants called for improved training that would help flight crews recognize and deal with fatigue.