21.   But the group would prefer drug coverage made available to all senior citizens through Medicare and considers ideas such as tax credits an incomplete solution.

22.   Joann Delvescio, director of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, said her group would prefer that individual businesses be allowed to set their own policy.

23.   Most aid groups would prefer to use the only bridge across the border, since it is quicker and can handle heavier loads.

24.   Munuve said the group would have preferred that Moi learn about the ultimatum from them before it appeared in the press.

25.   The groups themselves also prefer covert assistance that would not openly identify them as U.S.-backed.