1.   Clinton alluded to the political fault line that he believes divides Democrats from Republicans, who favor reducing the influence of government.

2.   Even the most stable democracy would be tested by the political fault lines in Russia and the staggering problems left by seven decades of Communist rule.

3.   The Cold War is over, but judging can still play out along political fault lines.

4.   The commemorations in Milan and Rome reflected the bitter differences that continue to divide Italy along old political fault lines.

5.   The debate revealed unusual political fault lines that transcended party affiliation.

6.   The political fault lines broke against the vintners from the start.

7.   The tobacco bill, the most ambitious measure before Congress this year, lay across that political fault line.

8.   Political fault lines were evident throughout the committee session.

9.   Despite the smooth transition to a new government, the political fault lines within the Knesset remained as strongly drawn as ever.