21.   For that reason, it was necessary to negotiate with rebel leaders to ensure safe passage for the French team, Dosso said.

22.   For the moment, the votes of both groups ensure passage for the budget.

23.   German Transportation Minister Matthias Wissmann demanded that Denmark ensure passages of German truckers, but there was no immediate response from the government.

24.   He directed them to ensure safe passage to the marchers and maintain peace in the city, the sources said.

25.   He and his strategists are scrambling to ensure House passage of a Republican alternative.

26.   Many Muslims believe that dying while performing the pilgrimage ensures passage to heaven, a conviction that lures many elderly Muslims to travel to Mecca.

27.   Milosevic finally relented this week and ensured passage of a law recognizing the opposition victories.

28.   Mladic reportedly reiterated he would then ensure free passage of aid and utilities to Sarajevo and would order military operations restricted to self-defense.

29.   Nationalist control of the Legislature should ensure smooth passage of measures to stimulate further growth, they said.

30.   President Bush made a direct appeal to Americans on Saturday to support his tax cut and budget, and help him assemble a congressional majority to ensure passage.