11.   But Fox also hopes for more American coordination on fighting drugs, and on cleaning up environmental damage along the border.

12.   But Gingrich adopted a bitingly partisan tone in criticizing the Clinton administration for an inadequate approach to fighting drugs.

13.   But on occasion the country has resisted such gifts, objecting to U.S. insistence that officials verify that the equipment is being used to fight drugs.

14.   By our own conviction, and not because of threats or pressure by foreign governments, Colombians have for many years made great sacrifices to fight illegal drugs.

15.   Carlos Castillo, a spokesman for President Ernesto Samper, hailed the decision as a sign that Colombia is demonstrating its commitment to fighting drugs.

16.   Clinton has come under fire from Republicans in Congress who accuse him of doing too little to fight drugs.

17.   Clinton responded that each nation would have to decide the role of its military in fighting drugs.

18.   Colombia is expected loose its certification as a country that is fighting drugs in earnest.

19.   Colombia would normally be ineligible for military aid because President Clinton has ruled that it is not fighting drugs with vigor.

20.   Countries determined not to be assisting the U.S. in fighting drug trafficking are barred from receiving U.S. foreign aid.