1.   She supports the bill although she admits it has almost no chance of being passed.

2.   The bill is supported by moderate Republicans.

3.   The bill was supported by a large majority in the Senate.

4.   Many government MPs supported the bill only because of the pressure of the party whip.

5.   With the exception of the United Left, all the opposition parties supported the bill.

6.   Oil companies insist that exploitation can go hand-in-glove with caring for the environment, and have begun an intensive lobbying campaign to support the bill.

7.   Although he supports the bill, Tauzin helped fashion the compromise on its most controversial provisions.

8.   Also supporting the bill are the Asian Pacific American Caucus and most of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

9.   Also supporting the bill was Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully, rabbis from the Congregation Beth Shalom, and members of Crime Victims United of California.

10.   Americans who want their country to stand up against religious persecution should start supporting the bill now and continue on for as much time as it takes.