1.   Jones subsequently denied, however, that he had given any pledge of support to Braithwaite.

2.   The Labour party has already given that pledge on behalf of a future Labour Government.

3.   This had asserted American interest in the Middle East and had given pledges of support to those states which felt threatened by communism.

4.   Labour leaders have stopped short of giving this pledge, saying instead that their campaign against the move will prevent it taking place before the next general election.

5.   They also have the right, given their pledge to Fiske, to prevent Republicans from delving into the Arkansas dealings.

6.   PLO officials interpreted that part of the communique as an indirect commitment against violence, while Hamas insisted no such pledge was given.

7.   India says the declared nuclear powers ought to give pledges to disarm.

8.   Loyalists gave this pledge several months ago.

9.   Talbott said Russia gave its pledge not to deploy any more troops in Kosovo without NATO approval.

10.   That would give the pledges Clinton and the other leaders are making some legal force.