11.   They believe that the Republican majority should have a direct say in appointments to the bench.

12.   Though he ranks highly, Liu, like all foreigners, is barred from having any direct say over policy decisions.

13.   Young, as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, has direct say in the final budget.

14.   Beleagured President Abdurrahman Wahid issued a decree giving his deputy, Megawati Sukarnoputri, a direct say in the formulation of state strategies and management of day-to-day issues.

15.   Porath told Israel radio that the public should have a direct say in the negotiations with the Palestinians, by way of elections.

16.   The leaders are scheduled to sign an agreement that will give Russia a direct say in crafting and implementing joint policies with NATO on a range of predetermined areas.

17.   The leaders are scheduled to sign an agreement which will give Russia a direct say in crafting and implementing joint polices with NATO on a range of predetermined areas.

18.   The move gives the Beijing-based firm a direct say in the running of the key electricity company.