31.   But British, American and Italian diplomats expressed reservations, saying the number was too large.

32.   Diplomats had expressed quiet satisfaction that Syria proposed only one closed Mideast meeting, which is scheduled for next week.

33.   Diplomats had expressed quiet satisfaction that Syria proposed only one closed Mideast meeting during its presidency.

34.   Diplomats expressed concern, however, that a compromise declaration would be too watered down.

35.   Diplomats have expressed doubts about how the United Nations could deploy a peacekeeping force to monitor a cease-fire agreement that Congo is not participating in.

36.   Foreign Secretary Roberto Romulo said, however, no apology was given and the diplomat simply expressed regret.

37.   French diplomats have expressed anger over U.S. opposition to Boutros-Ghali, saying the United States was imposing its will on the majority of the U.N. membership.

38.   Many African diplomats have expressed concern that the United States and Western countries use the term reform as a cover for slashing development programs which Africa supports.

39.   Positions within the council are so entrenched that several diplomats expressed doubt whether the report would change any opinions, especially among the French, Russians and Chinese.

40.   Some European diplomats have expressed concern that the United States may seek to delay implementation of the oil sales plan to pressure Iraq in the current crisis.