31.   Former Communist dictator Nicolae Ceauescsu adopted an independent stance from Moscow and relations between the countries were strained until recently.

32.   Former Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu ignored the existence of AIDS and took no measures to prevent its spread.

33.   Former Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu made denial of AIDS state policy.

34.   Hard times have blurred the memories of harsh life under the Communist dictator.

35.   However, even Moraru concedes that foreign tourism, which peaked under Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, is in decline.

36.   Iliescu assumed power after leading the revolt that led to the topping and execution of Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, and later extended his tenure by winning two elections.

37.   Iliescu governed Romania since the overthrow and Christmas execution of Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, winning two previous elections.

38.   In an apparent bow to Gadhafi, the delegation includes opposition lawmaker Evgeniya Zhivkova, granddaughter of former Communist dictator Todor Zhivkov.

39.   If she could, the sturdy retiree would cast her ballot for Nicolae Ceausescu, the late communist dictator overthrown and slain for his regime of repression and terror.

40.   In Bucharest, Romania, Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti will perform in front of the giant palace built by former communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.