71.   Former Enron chairman Kenneth Lay is asserting his right against self-incrimination and will refuse to answer questions when he appears before Congress under subpoena this week.

72.   Former Enron chairman Kenneth Lay will assert his right against self-incrimination and refuse to answer questions when he appears before Congress under subpoena this week, his spokeswoman said.

73.   His father, Qin Qingguo, said he was trying to persuade a lawyer to defend Qin by asserting the right to association under international treaties.

74.   If they were at a dead end, Bush likely would assert the right to withdraw from the treaty.

75.   In recent years, Dalits have begun to assert their rights, following the rise of political groups that focus exclusively on their interests.

76.   Many members of Parliament now look to the speaker to assert their rights against ever more powerful governments.

77.   Many poor Venezuelans see his victory as a chance to assert their rights.

78.   Ms. Rich declined to appear before the committee, asserting her right under the Fifth Amendment not to testify against herself.

79.   Shortly after the attack, Israel admitted making a grave error in shelling the base, but vigorously asserted its right to defend its citizens.

80.   Some lawmakers had said they expected he would assert his right not to testify to avoid self-incrimination, though his attorney had not previously indicated he would do so.