21.   He said that policies should remain flexible for the states, but that the federal government must take charge.

22.   Its policy has remained fixated on supporting Israel, protecting access to oil and averting war.

23.   On the other hand, he adds, he is a team player, and because the new policy remains in force, he goes along.

24.   Rexrodt said European economic and employment policies must remain in national hands, but should be more closely coordinated.

25.   Rifkind said foreign and defense policy must remain the responsibility of national governments.

26.   Still, the policy remains extremely controversial.

27.   That policy still remains, Falloon said.

28.   That policy remains effective today, a Perot Systems spokeswoman said.

29.   That policy remains a sore point between Clinton and many Democrats in Congress, as well as unions and human rights advocates.

30.   That policy remains in place.