1.   And they have said so consistently, in dozens of cases, with little dissent and even less debate.

2.   But, with support from Russia, Lukashenko has since amassed near absolute powers, permitting little dissent or private enterprise.

3.   Parties are run by bosses who tolerate little dissent, and as a result many talented men and women shun politics in favor of business, academia or journalism.

4.   A former Communist Party boss, Aliev runs this Caspian Sea nation with a strong hand, tolerating little dissent or political opposition.

5.   President Suharto of Indonesia has spent three decades in power, shunning notoriety and tolerating little dissent.

6.   The committee votes occurred with little dissent and no controversy from either party, setting the stage for easy passage Thursday.