61.   Hawatmeh leads the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a small PLO faction that initially opposed the peace agreements with Israel but has since softened its position.

62.   He softened his position in his closing statement, saying Koresh was responsible for the deaths.

63.   He softened his position, however, and told U.S. Senator John Kerry in a meeting earlier this month that he welcomed foreign judges and prosecutors for the trial.

64.   He softened his position on independence, saying he would only put the issue to a islandwide vote if China attacked.

65.   However, Chen has recently softened his position, saying such a referendum should only be held if China attacks.

66.   However, he has since softened his position, saying the decision is not final.

67.   However, Israel reportedly softened its position on a key Palestinian demand to include Jerusalem suburbs as part of the withdrawal.

68.   However, Netanyahu reportedly softened his positions recently, saying in a message to the Syrians that he was willing to take past understandings into account.

69.   However, on Sunday, the Palestinians appeared to soften their position.

70.   However, it appeared that Israel has softened its position on Hebron in recent days.