31.   He urged passage of the permanent trade status legislation.

32.   He urged quick passage of enabling legislation by each country.

33.   In his speech, Ramos urged passage of urgent measures, including a comprehensive tax reform package.

34.   In her speech, Mrs. Gore urged passage of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act and the Employment Nondiscrimination Act now before Congress.

35.   Its employees have sent handwritten letters to wavering congressmen urging passage.

36.   Last week at a news conference, the families of six bombing victims urged congressional passage of the measure.

37.   Last week, President Bush and Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principe urged swift passage of the fast-track bill.

38.   Last week, President Bush and Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi urged swift passage of the fast-track bill.

39.   Lawmakers cited the recent death of Christina Long, a sixth-grader from Danbury, Connecticut, in urging passage of both bills.

40.   President Clinton praised congressional negotiators Monday for moving to resolve an impasse over gun control and urged quick passage of legislation he said would keep more Americans alive.