11.   After vetoing the bill twice and pressing for more compromise, he ultimately signed it during the campaign.

12.   AIA is allowed to sell insurance because of a treaty between the Thai and U.S. governments signed during the Vietnam War.

13.   But it was equally difficult for Johnson, the veteran signed during the offseason to be a reliable component in the middle of the passing game.

14.   But the symbolism of the huge deal, signed during a high-profile visit to Tehran and other Islamic capitals, speaks for itself.

15.   But when the Atlanta Falcons signed Robinson during the offseason, they were counting on him bringing experience and a new attitude from the Green Bay Packers.

16.   Cuban officials said a number of agreements on issues such as health care in Russia and petroleum production in Cuba would be signed during the visit.

17.   Davis refused to sign any major gun-control bills last year, saying he wanted to see the results of several bills signed during his first year.

18.   He also vowed to return after a few weeks and live up to his end of the exorbitant three-year deal he signed during the offseason.

19.   He was a holdout who signed during the season.

20.   His absence would mean veteran Gregg Zaun, signed during the offseason to be a backup, would start opening day.