41.   The Caspian Sea region is of vital importance for U.S. interests because of its huge oil and natural-gas reserves.

42.   The strategy of both sides in the debate has depended on the presumption that the issue is of vital importance to Hispanics.

43.   Their work is of vital importance to all citizens of the globe because the ozone layer absorbs dangerous ultraviolet radiation before it can reach the surface of the Earth.

44.   Though the question of whether Cedras leaves Monday, Wednesday or Friday may seem trivial, Haitian and American officials said it is of vital importance.

45.   Whatever happens, this is no time for cutting more taxes on the wealthy and cutting more spending on programs of vital importance to the most vulnerable Americans.

46.   With new anthrax scares spreading, war in Afghanistan and other national concerns, restrictions on private aviation are hardly considered an issue of vital importance.

47.   Caribbean governments have argued against the U.S. trade complaint by pointing to the vital importance of the banana trade to their economies.

48.   Caribbean governments have argued against the demand by pointing to the vital importance of the banana trade to their economies.

49.   For India and Pakistan, the Indian Ocean is of vital importance and a potential war front.

50.   For India and Pakistan, the Arabian Sea is of vital importance and a potential war front.