41.   One delegate said there was a need to get agreement established quickly among the four groups to keep Afghanistan from spiraling into a post-Taliban chaos.

42.   Other delegates said Pearlman seemed to know by heart the IPCC bylaws governing elections.

43.   Other delegates said that pressure from other nations would help them change the alliance position.

44.   One way to do that would be to focus on an issue or two that Gore can call his own, delegates said.

45.   Peru also has to take steps to fight poverty and boost education, delegates said.

46.   Other delegates said the participation of the cardinal would serve the Democrats well, even if his message contradicted core beliefs.

47.   Several delegates said they appreciated the tilt of the speakers.

48.   Several delegates said in interviews that rather than have one favorite, they had three or four.

49.   Several delegates said that if no compromise is found soon, the squabble could jeopardize effective negotiations and, perhaps, the planned completion date.

50.   Several Illinois delegates said they opposed the merger because in their state the union has supported Republicans and Democrats alike.