11.   President Clinton vetoed it, citing a desire to protect the wilderness.

12.   The company also cited its desire to be more competitive as a reason for the firings.

13.   Vermont Senator James M. Jeffords cited his desire to boost funding for special education as the trigger for leaving the Republican Party in June.

14.   When Osborne announced his retirement, he cited the desire to spend more time with his family and concerns about his health.

15.   World Cup skiing champion Luc Alphand of France retired, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.

16.   But Priebke was immediately re-arrested after the verdict, with the Italian government citing a desire by Germany to extradite him.

17.   Charlotte Hornets center Vlade Divac, citing his desire to beat the U.S. Dream Team, will rejoin Yugoslavia at the World Basketball Championships in Greece next summer.

18.   Half of women business owners who came from the private sector cited a desire for more flexibility as a major reason for starting their own business.

19.   He is running for re-election this year anyway, citing a desire to serve his district.

20.   Helms announced last August that his fifth term would be his last, citing a desire to spend more time with his family during his twilight years.