21.   However, Bray went on, DiFrancesco is still the acting governor, and therefore still a legitimate target.

22.   In nearly every instance when civilian casualties were claimed, Pentagon officials have declared that legitimate military targets were hit.

23.   In the interview on the BBC, Morgado said the heavily guarded train was carrying munitions and other military supplies and was therefore a legitimate target.

24.   Like President Bush, Blair insisted Sunday that both bin Laden and those who sheltered him were regarded as legitimate targets for a military strike.

25.   Military officials expressed regret for any civilians whom tribal leaders assert were killed in the attacks, but insisted American bombs and missiles had struck legitimate military targets.

26.   Mrs. Thatcher claimed that the Argentine ship had been in British waters and was therefore a legitimate target.

27.   Now, the Lebanese believe Hezbollah hit legitimate military targets when it killed Israeli soldiers who are occupying southern Lebanon.

28.   One legitimate target is the taxpayer-funded Overseas Private Investment Corporation, which provides loans, loan guarantees and political risk insurance for risky projects in developing countries.

29.   Palestinian militants regard settlers as legitimate targets.