101.   But Bruno argued that the threat to Republican senators had been overstated.

102.   But he left the door open, saying he would discuss it with other Republican senators on Monday.

103.   But Democrats from both chambers and conservative Republican senators have been unwilling to make the concessions that would probably be needed to clinch a deal.

104.   But history holds no terror for Republican senators this year.

105.   But how could a conservative Republican senator and major flag waver for the original Gulf War honestly oppose punishing Saddam for violating his surrender terms?

106.   But in a day of heated questioning, Republican senators challenged him repeatedly about his account.

107.   But in the eyes of many, DiFrancesco hurt himself by initially insisting that Republican state senators ram her appointment through the confirmation process.

108.   But he later put off the vote, and several Republican senators said they did not want to appear as partisan as their House counterparts.

109.   But it is not the harsh rhetoric that remains with DeWine, one of only four Republican senators to endorse McCain.

110.   But it still faces opposition from the Conservative Party and the Catholic Conference, groups with influence among Republican senators.