81.   But U.N. members show little interest in committing troops to a potentially dangerous operation after bloody missions to Somalia and Bosnia.

82.   But some analysts worry that coalition nations have not committed enough troops to sustain the fragile government and ensure transition to stability.

83.   But Washington has refused to commit ground troops to any mission other than helping evacuate U.N. troops.

84.   Canada wants some answers first before it commits troops to the effort.

85.   Chretien has so far refused to commit Canadian troops to any ground fighting that may take place, drawing criticism from opposition leader Stockwell Day of the Canadian Alliance.

86.   Chretien has been evasive on whether he would hold a parliamentary debate in advance of any decision to commit ground troops.

87.   He dismissed reports that Canada had already decided to commit Canadian troops to the British- and French-led effort.

88.   He did not say how many nations were willing to commit troops.

89.   He said the government was seeking details of French proposals to commit troops, including elements of the Rapid Reaction Force, to determine how this could be done.

90.   Heye insisted the chancellor would stand firm on committing German troops.