91.   He called on Israel to reconsider its new stance toward the peace process.

92.   He alienated Washington with visits to Libya and Iraq, his close friendship with Castro, and his sympathetic stance toward Colombian rebels.

93.   He has taken a conciliatory stance toward China, offering to discuss any issue at a summit, but insisting the island is not controlled by China.

94.   He urged courts to take a more sympathetic stance toward child victims by scrapping intrusive cross examination and allowing videotaped evidence on a routine basis.

95.   He maintained his favorable stance toward student demonstrations even when Minister of Education and Culture Wiranto Arismunandar reiterated a ban on students becoming involved in practical politics.

96.   Her endorsement signaled a softening in her stance toward the rebels.

97.   However, ever since Suharto handed off to Habibie the following day, the U.S. Embassy has been taking a hands-off stance toward the new government in Jakarta.

98.   In a newspaper interview, Sharon expressed regrets for not taking a tougher stance toward Arafat.

99.   In addition, key members of the opposition alliance have equally tough stances toward the two groups.

100.   In recent years, Denmark has urged its European Union allies to take bolder stances toward Iran, Albania and the Baltic countries, in addition to China.