11.   They say that Saddam can add extra diplomats from other Security Council countries if he chooses, as a nod toward Iraqi sovereignty.

12.   Al-Sahaf accused the United States of encouraging the Turks to take steps which challenge Iraqi sovereignty and independence.

13.   Arab states routinely protest the incursions as an infringement of Iraqi sovereignty.

14.   Baghdad had objected to U.N. supervision of the sale on the ground that it infringed on Iraqi sovereignty.

15.   Baghdad has blocked inspectors from gaining access to eight so-called presidential sites, arguing they represent symbols of Iraqi sovereignty.

16.   Baghdad has blocked U.N. inspectors from gaining access to eight so-called presidential sites, arguing they represent symbols of Iraqi sovereignty.

17.   Baghdad has barred inspectors from such sensitive sites, saying entry would violate Iraqi sovereignty.

18.   But President Saddam Hussein repeatedly has rejected the offer as an infringement of Iraqi sovereignty.

19.   But Saddam has refused, saying it would infringe on Iraqi sovereignty.

20.   Chinese diplomats, on the other hand, have said that Iraqi sovereignty must be respected.