21.   Citing their own religious teachings, tribal leaders argued the skeleton must be an ancestor - no matter what science said - and that DNA testing would be sacrilegious.

22.   Colombian business leaders argue that decertification would be disastrous for the country.

23.   Community leaders argued that public pressure had curbed the gangs.

24.   Clinton said he had listened to talk shows where labor leaders argued against fast track.

25.   CTA leaders argue that the two-thirds percentage is unfair and that California is one of the few states requiring more than a simple majority.

26.   Democratic leaders also argued that they have taken pains to respond to the concerns of small business.

27.   During much soul-searching last year, some Greenpeace leaders argued for a more conciliatory and pragmatic route, including working with business and government.

28.   Early Friday evening, opposition leaders argued among themselves about the risks and responsibilities of taking a more confrontational line toward the police, one of them said.

29.   Even among friends, the Russian leader has argued, the nuclear balance should not be left to the vagaries of handshakes.

30.   First, GOP leaders argue that Medicare is close to bankruptcy and in need of immediate attention.