31.   Bush later held a series of meetings at the White House intended to build support for his legislative agenda.

32.   But as popular as he is here in his base, the southern part of the state, Florio is having difficulty building support elsewhere for his candidacy.

33.   But Enloe, vice president of one Republic faction, said the publicity has helped the movement and ultimately could help build public support for their cause.

34.   But Helms is also mercurial, and there are ways to build support against him with finesse, as the Clinton administration demonstrated on the chemical weapons treaty.

35.   But House Republican leaders had to delay a vote scheduled for this week to try to build support for the legislation.

36.   But Gingrich has built support among moderates, and some perceived the election as a repudiation of the conservatives.

37.   But several members said confidentially that Williams has done little to build support among the council.

38.   But they acknowledged that they are looking for an outcome that will build support for a national settlement that they can accept.

39.   But White House officials have asked business executives to hold off for now, even while seeking their help to build public support for the tax plan.

40.   Carnahan has held news conferences intended to build support for his veto.