11.   The government prefers the carrot to the stick.

12.   The Korean government would prefer faster growth to limit a rise in unemployment.

13.   Western governments have so far preferred not to use their leverage.

14.   Both Al-Assaf and Naimi declined Monday to say what oil price the Saudi government prefers to help balance its budget.

15.   British Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkin, however, said his government preferred to discuss the issue of the secretary-general in private.

16.   But with new weapons coming in, the British and French officers said their governments would prefer to leave at the same time as the Americans.

17.   Canadian Ambassador Robert Fowler voted for the resolution but said his government would have preferred that the document note the obligations of both the Palestinians and Israelis.

18.   Canadian Ambassador Robert Fowler said he supported the resolution, although his government would have preferred the document make reference to obligations of both the Palestinians and the Israelis.

19.   Foreign Minister Hor Nam Hong told Annan in New York on Friday that the government preferred a Cambodian trial with international assistance.

20.   He claims many governments prefer Japanese economic aid over direct compensation to citizens.