1.   One result is that former Soviet bloc states are now catching thousands of illegal migrants before they even reach the EU border.

2.   The East German system had prided itself on its advanced computerization, at least compared with other Eastern bloc states.

3.   Other nations, including the former Soviet bloc states of Romania and Czech Republic, also have offered personnel.

4.   People are watching to see whether Communists who have done well in elections in Russia, Poland and other former Soviet bloc states will try to roll back reforms.

5.   Accompanying Talbott were James Collins, U.S. ambassador at large for former Soviet bloc states, and Richard Morningstar, ambassador and coordinator for U.S. assistance to the region.

6.   Another is the economic decline of the former Soviet bloc states, which has crippled scientific research but also idled some pollution-spewing industries.

7.   Further, the accords also foresee eventual EU membership for the former East bloc states, but do not give any hint as to a membership date.

8.   On NATO expansion, Gingrich said the administration needs to consider carefully the security implications of forming military alliances with former Soviet bloc states.

9.   On NATO expansion, Gingrich said the administration needs to carefully consider the security implications of forming military alliances with former Soviet bloc states.

10.   Other nations, including the former Soviet bloc states of Romania and Czech Republic also have offered personnel.