21.   Nevertheless, Ford Motor Co. Chairman William Clay Ford Jr. last week sounded a note of approval for Gore, tempering industry criticism.

22.   On Monday, Daschle tempered his criticism with the observation that he believes the three pose a threat.

23.   The country allegedly warned Belo to temper his criticism of Indonesia in Oslo or face repercussions.

24.   The country allegedly warned Bishop Belo to temper his criticism of Indonesia in Oslo or face repercussions.

25.   The United States, Germany and their western Allies have tempered their criticism of Russian human rights violation in Chechnya with statements recognizing Russian sovereignty in the region.

26.   Kadhafi tempered criticism by saying that Arab leaders were at the mercy of Western economic aid or protection.