21.   The remarks appeared aimed at Iran, which funds and supports Hezbollah, though Peres did not name Iran specifically.

22.   The White House remarks appeared to be a departure from the usual U.S. neutrality on bilateral issues between the two nuclear powers.

23.   His overall remarks appeared aimed at reassuring financial markets fearing a surge in wage-driven inflation that could force the Fed to act quickly to raise interest rates.

24.   His remarks appeared to contradict expectations that Germany would raise interest rates before the beginning of next year.

25.   His remarks appeared to reflect the ambiguous stance taken by Australian Trade Minister Tim Fischer since his arrival here Sunday when he chaired a meeting of the group.

26.   Bonino did not say exactly where the four officials would be visiting, but her remarks appeared addressed to Rwanda.

27.   But his remarks appeared not to have calmed nervous investors.

28.   But his remarks appeared to be a boon to South Korea at a crucial juncture.

29.   The remarks about interest rates appeared to qualify a recent statement in which Issing said that a rate cut was not needed and should not be expected.

30.   The remarks appeared to contradict a letter from Buyoya, discussed in Arusha, in which the Burundian leader said he was ready to open peace talks without conditions.