1.   And many Irish republicans believe that Sinn Fein has compromised a central nationalist tenet by agreeing to a deal that recognizes the legitimacy of Northern Ireland.

2.   Bosnian Serb leaders, who do not recognize the legitimacy of the tribunal, said they were hopeful that the men would be released.

3.   By refusing to recognize the Macedonian language, the Bulgarians were refusing to recognize the legitimacy of the Macedonian government.

4.   Clark said he does not recognize the legitimacy of the tribunals.

5.   During a hearing in federal court, one of the accused officers refused to answer questions on the grounds that he did not recognize the legitimacy of the government.

6.   Kostunica has said that he does not recognize the legitimacy of the International War Crimes Tribunal at The Hague and would be against handing Milosevic over.

7.   Milosevic is refusing to appoint a lawyer or to cooperate in any way with the tribunal because, he has said, he does not recognize its legitimacy.

8.   North Korea has never recognized the legitimacy of the line.

9.   No one expects the Orthodox rabbinate to recognize the legitimacy of non-Orthodox rites.

10.   One way or another, Republicans and Democrats alike should look toward the earliest possible date for recognizing the legitimacy of one winner in this election.