11.   It is a delicate balancing act for the former Communist Party boss, who now makes pilgrimages and sprinkles his speeches with references to Allah.

12.   John Paul sprinkled his speech with references to democracy and freedom, making clear they are fully in keeping with the Christian message.

13.   Lieberman sprinkled his speech with references to his religion.

14.   Speaking from the pulpit Sunday, Lieberman sprinkled his speech with biblical references from the Old Testament and received four standing ovations.

15.   But its Hebrew television commercials are subtitled in Russian, and Peres, who is Polish-born, sprinkles his speeches liberally with Russian words.