11.   He opposed tactics like trade boycotts and came to favor the idea of a federation of ethnic states as a stepping stone toward majority rule.

12.   He said he favors the idea of a unity government with Labor leadership.

13.   Labor favors the idea and will find it economically justifiable once it becomes clear that the British public supports it.

14.   Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who favored the idea of a casino in Boston during the Megaplex debate, declined to comment.

15.   Milt McAuley, a Backbone Trail advocate who has authored several guidebooks on trails in the Santa Monicas, does not favor the idea.

16.   Other leaders have favored the idea but it will take a definite decision by the United States to get it launched.

17.   President Clinton, took pains Wednesday to say that although members of his party oppose the amendment, they favor the idea of balancing the budget.

18.   Preliminary reaction among some commodity groups is mixed, with corn growers generally favoring the idea for its planting flexibility.

19.   President Clinton seemed to favor the idea.