41.   Boucher, following longstanding policy, declined comment on the possibility that the man had defected.

42.   Both the Philippines and Indonesia are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which has a longstanding policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of member nations.

43.   But Rotary is still going to maintain its longstanding policy of respecting the ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds and values of people in different countries, Devlyn stressed.

44.   But some successful companies have longstanding policies of hedging to protect earnings.

45.   Clinton reversed the longstanding U.S. policy of welcoming all Cuban refugees.

46.   He said it is longstanding U.S. policy not to consult with China on arms sales to Taiwan.

47.   However, the government itself did not condemn the celebrations, apparently pursuing its longstanding policy of quiet diplomacy over Israel.

48.   Its longstanding policy has been to seek the elimination of Israel.

49.   Last summer, President Clinton reversed a longstanding policy that granted refugees from Cuba automatic admission to the United States.

50.   Longstanding FBI policy bars the use of lethal force except in self-defense.