31.   As with so many transparent political maneuvers, the resolution was one more attempt to get government in the religion business.

32.   Asian and African countries have generally supported China on grounds that such resolutions are undue interference in domestic matters.

33.   Assembly resolutions have often been a vehicle for criticizing Israel.

34.   Associates of the two partners said that they would not decide on the option until there is a resolution of the lawsuit against Mrs. Helmsley.

35.   Because the resolution is nonbinding, it serves only as a recommendation and does not have the force of law.

36.   Beneath the surface, however, the resolution is not nearly so neat.

37.   A far better resolution would have been a trade.

38.   A continuing resolution is necessary to keep the government open because the regular spending bills for many departments and agencies have not been enacted.

39.   A resolution is not yet clear, she says, but the ground is prepared.

40.   A resolution was at hand early in the week, but we were unable to determine more at the time because of a media blackout.