1.   Among the many questions they must address is where to base air and ground forces in the region.

2.   As Taliban and Qaeda forces fled the city, US ground forces Friday attacked in an attempt to stop them.

3.   But Congress appears strongly opposed to any extended mission for American ground forces.

4.   Clinton sought to gain political protection by saying that he would ask for congressional authorization to send in US ground forces.

5.   Military confirms growing number of US ground forces coordinating with Northern Alliance, And Gen. Tommy Thompson breifs reporters.

6.   Secretary of State Warren Christopher, meanwhile, stressed that NATO allies have not formally requested the entry of US ground forces.

7.   Still, however violent and overpowering, it underscored the limited role of American ground forces in the war.

8.   The debacle in Somalia taught us a bitter lesson about the perils of good-intentioned introduction of American ground forces into politically chaotic morasses with indiscernible battle lines.

9.   They would be no match for American ground forces, but they are hard to find and target from the air.

10.   White House officials said Clinton made the decision to provide U.S. ground forces earlier this week and notified congressional leaders Tuesday night.