61.   The federal government can declare that the emergency provisions are adequate even in the absence of county or state participation.

62.   The government declared the election a success, though, with the relatively peaceful voting in much of the country characterized as a repudiation of violence.

63.   The government did not declare Suharto completely innocent, however, saying that if corruption exists in other cases, the public should come forward with proof.

64.   The government declared a state of emergency in November to give the army a freer hand in battling the Maoists.

65.   The government declared martial law and asked the United Nations to help ensure the withdrawal of Belgian forces and assist the government in maintaining law and order.

66.   The government has declared a public holiday to focus national attention on the Kashmir dispute.

67.   The government declared a day of mourning, Parliament and the Cabinet held memorial sessions, flags were lowered to half-staff and cafes and theaters were closed.

68.   The government declared a special holiday on Tuesday.

69.   The government declared an emergency, placing horses in other nearby stables under quarantine, and ordered a halt to racing around Brisbane for several days.

70.   The government declared victory in that battle, but was left holding a huge portfolio of stock in companies like HSBC Holdings and China Telecom.