1.   But his fiery rhetoric has alienated fellow Andean leaders.

2.   But while his hard-line rhetoric has alienated him from some lawmakers, it has struck a chord with Belarusian voters nostalgic for Soviet-era law and order.

3.   It was the second general strike since December against Chavez, whose abrasive rhetoric has alienated many sectors of Venezuelan society.

4.   Such rhetoric further alienates Berisha from the West, where political and military leaders have expressed resolve not to allow the Kosovo conflict to escalate.

5.   While his hard-line rhetoric has alienated him from his opponents in parliament, it has struck a chord with Belarusian voters nostalgic for Soviet-era law and order.