21.   When the vital interests of the United States seem to be at stake, the expenditure of American dollars for foreign aid can be amply justified.

22.   While WorldCom Chief Executive Bernard Ebbers suggested that the Germans should be talking to him, their initial interest seemed to be in Sprint.

23.   His Polish interest seems to be genuine.

24.   Their reception has been cordial, with Democrats sympathetic and some Republicans looking for better reasons to aid countries where U.S. interests often seem distant.

25.   Their interest in mergers seems to be driven by the fear of going under and not the desire to meet future challenges.

26.   UEFA president Lennart Johansson said a study showed that while general interest in soccer seemed to have peaked, the Champions League was still in demand.