91.   At one point some Republican leaders were so certain of victory here that state party chairman Al Cardenas predicted that Gore would abandon the state by Labor Day.

92.   At the governors conference, Republican leaders lauded the budget agreement and said it will benefit Dole, the front-runner in the GOP presidential race.

93.   At the meeting with Clinton on Monday night were Republican leaders, including Dole, Gingrich, and Dick Armey of Texas, the House majority leader.

94.   At the moment, Republican leaders seem to be rallying behind Rep. Rick Lazio, who will bring energy to the task.

95.   At the same time, Kennedy pushed through an increase in the minimum wage that Republican leaders had vowed to block.

96.   At the same time, Republican leaders also oppose doing business with Cuba on ideological grounds.

97.   At the same time, the action of the Republican leaders placed the Clinton administration in a ticklish position.

98.   At that time, the Clinton administration appeared to be in concert with Republican leaders on the Hill, to transfer oversight authority.

99.   Aware of the potential difficulties, some Republican leaders are cautious about getting ahead of public opinion.

100.   At the same time, Republican leaders, especially in the House, have moderated their environmental comments, responding to polls showing concern about their proposals.