11.   Those who oppose the pact may be tempted to try to exploit unease over recent American actions.

12.   A wide range of Danish society opposed the pact.

13.   But many Democrats oppose the pact, saying it would erode worker and environmental protections.

14.   But many Protestants oppose the pact completely, and Sinn Fein has refused to promote Catholic support for police reforms, a key part of the deal.

15.   Dole, who lags well behind Republican front-runner George W. Bush in presidential polls, also released a statement opposing the pact.

16.   He strongly opposes the pact.

17.   One opponent, Bishop Rick Foss of Fargo, N.D., claims as many as half of Lutheran church members oppose the pact.

18.   President-elect Bush has opposed the pact as unenforceable.

19.   President-elect George W. Bush has opposed the pact as unenforceable.

20.   President-elect Bush has opposed the pact, saying it was unenforceable, though his top advisers have been divided.