1.   In a world where one reckless act by a superpower could lead to nuclear devastation, the superpowers were disinclined to be reckless.

2.   A week after asserting that reckless acts have consequences, Clinton was talking about the limits of his power to control events in Iraq.

3.   Kuchma was dismissive of his foes and promised to cut short any reckless acts that could threaten national security.

4.   Motorists who speed, make erratic lane changes, follow too closely or commit other reckless driving acts will be targeted and given summonses, Spada said.