1.   The Bush record on social issues has been subject to harsher attack.

2.   The result, he said, could have been partisan gridlock, which would probably have led to harsher attacks against the poor and minority groups.

3.   But Rahman said even harsher U.S. attacks were needed against what opposition forces say is a reinforced Taliban front line outside Kabul.

4.   But Rahman said even harsher U.S. attacks are needed against what opposition forces say is a reinforced Taliban front line outside Kabul.

5.   There also was evidence of plans for even harsher attacks.

6.   There also was evidence today of plans for even harsher attacks.