1.   Both countries insisted that their programs were for defensive purposes.

2.   For its part, the country insists it already adheres to its quota.

3.   However, several countries insist that they retain their veto power on some of these issues.

4.   In an interview, Vice President Ejup Ganic of Bosnia said his country had originally insisted on a cease-fire of no more than four months for just this reason.

5.   Indeed, NATO officials said that several European countries would insist that the alliance agree anew on a mandate to bomb Kosovo.

6.   Most countries buying weapons insist that some production occur in their country.

7.   Poorer countries have insisted since the Seattle meeting that they need relief from some commitments they made in the Uruguay Round before new talks can start.

8.   Some countries insist, as a general legal principle, that their citizens can be prosecuted for breaking national laws abroad.

9.   The United States wanted to include some unnecessary exceptions, but other countries rightly insisted that this important humanitarian advance should not be diluted with loopholes.

10.   A Western diplomat said several European countries will insist the standing of the European Union is included in the statement.