21.   Economic sanctions will take on added importance in years ahead as a diplomatic instrument short of military means.

22.   Even harsh sanctions can take years before achieving their goals.

23.   If the sanctions take effect, Americans will pay a price.

24.   Iraq has repeatedly said the sanctions have taken a harsh toll among civilians.

25.   The report did not say when the sanctions will take effect.

26.   The sanctions have been taking a toll on the government, as well.

27.   The sanctions took effect when the Freedom Party joined the coalition government of Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel in February.

28.   The sanctions will take effect after formal approval by European Union ministers Friday or Monday.

29.   The symbolic funeral procession organized by the government was designed to draw attention to the rising toll Iraq says U.N. sanctions are taking on its people.

30.   The U.S. sanctions take effect in the middle of next month unless a new agreement can be reached in the meantime.