21.   By his own decision, Saddam can free Iraq from the oil embargo, which has impoverished a rich nation.

22.   Despite the oil embargo, Saddam seems stronger than ever.

23.   During the Arab oil embargo, Richard M. Nixon promised energy independence.

24.   Economically, he can push for an arms and oil embargo against this regime through the United Nations Security Council.

25.   European Union officials said that barring any sudden changes in Yugoslavia, the foreign ministers would probably lift an oil embargo and a flight ban immediately.

26.   Every time Saddam stiffed the U.N., it triggered fears that the oil embargo on Iraq would remain, so prices went up.

27.   France, China and Russia will fight to lift the oil embargo so they can go through with the already typed-up deals with Iraq.

28.   France proposes lifting only the oil embargo initially, leaving in place other sanctions like a ban on international air travel.

29.   He has been almost dovish in his calls for Clinton to seek other avenues against Saddam, including increased sanctions and a tightening of the oil embargo.

30.   His election led to conjecture that the U.S. may soften its stance against Iran, which includes an oil embargo.