81.   Despite the disagreement over the troop deployment, the meeting has been hailed as the most important in more than a decade.

82.   During the interview on the way to Europe, Perry said no troop deployments have begun but some logistical preparations are under way.

83.   EU foreign ministers consider troop deployment to Macedonia.

84.   Franks would not discuss specifics of troop deployments.

85.   French President Jacques Chirac has called on Europe and the United States to take the lead in troop deployment.

86.   French President Jacques Chirac has already called on Europe and the United States to take the lead in troop deployment.

87.   He also said the hope is to improve the damaged runway so large transport aircraft can land, speeding up troop deployment and possible humanitarian aid flights.

88.   He said the Marines also hope to improve the damaged runway so large transport aircraft can land, speeding up troop deployment and possible humanitarian aid flights.

89.   He warned lawmakers not to talk about troop deployments, either.

90.   Humanitarian agencies, which have had less access to Serb-held areas, are trying to expand their presence in those areas in advance of the troop deployment.