1.   Bush also said the Iraqi retaliation shows the need for Congress to approve legislation that would allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

2.   The State Department withdrew non-essential personnel from Israel and Kuwait to protect them from possible Iraqi retaliation for an American military strike.

3.   President Clinton last week vowed to protect Jordan in the event of Iraqi retaliation for the defections.

4.   A failure by Annan to reach a solution will further increase the possibility of U.S. strikes and Iraqi retaliation is sure to follow.

5.   A failure by Annan to reach an agreement will further increase the possibility of U.S. strikes and Iraqi retaliation is sure to follow.

6.   But some regional leaders fear a U.S. attack could spark Iraqi retaliation.

7.   He hinted that the United Kingdom would defend Jordan in the event of Iraqi retaliation.

8.   He reiterated that England will help Jordan in the event of an Iraqi retaliation, but said that the kingdom has not made any request to that effect.

9.   Interest was high, but there was no fear in the street of Iraqi retaliation.

10.   Israel said it was following the situation closely though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was no danger of Iraqi retaliation against the Jewish state.