21.   Russia, after years of vehemently opposing NATO expansion, signed a security agreement with NATO last month and pledged to no longer aim Russian weapons at the West.

22.   Republican leaders hope to pick up support from some moderate Democrats, but they may also lose some conservative Republicans, who oppose the expansion of federal programs.

23.   Russia opposes NATO expansion but has softened its stance since NATO voted last month to give Moscow a voice in setting policy on some issues like fighting terrorism.

24.   The Chu-kaku ha is supporting several groups that oppose an expansion of Narita airport, the main airport serving Tokyo.

25.   They have stated clearly and officially they oppose expansion.

26.   Unlike Russia, the country has not opposed NATO expansion.

27.   Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia opposes the expansion of the Asia-Europe summit to include Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan or other nations.

28.   Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin opposes any expansion of Jewish settlements, which are a key sticking point on ongoing peace talks with the PLO.

29.   At a following news conference Gorbachev said he opposes expansion of NATO to former east bloc countries, the state news agency PAP said.

30.   Barak has pledged to maintain most of the existing settlements, but opposes expansion and has indicated that some settlements will be dismantled.