71.   It is not yet clear what kinds or numbers of American aircraft might be used to aid the Europeans.

72.   Musharraf responded by granting the U.S. military access to four air bases in Pakistan, though the American aircraft are not permitted to take part in combat operations.

73.   Mrs. Donaldson quoted Jim Bowers as saying that during the incident, he saw a plane flying nearby and that he believed it was an American aircraft.

74.   Musharraf has allowed American military aircraft to land in Pakistan and has granted the United States use of at least two air bases despite widespread protests in Pakistan.

75.   Musharraf has supported the fight against terrorism and allowed American military aircraft to land in Pakistan.

76.   One of the Chinese fighters drew close to the American aircraft three times, Rumsfeld said.

77.   One of the jets approached the four-engined American aircraft three times, from the left and behind.

78.   Rumsfeld said U.S. officials have been consulting with the Pakistani government on how to manage an unexpected problem in the basing of American aircraft and troops in western Pakistan.

79.   She said China is keeping the American aircraft for investigation.

80.   Soon after, Communist forces marched into Saigon as the last U.S. citizens evacuated the city aboard American aircraft.