21.   Analysts warn that even though French stocks are cheap relative to bond prices, it will be a while before the political climate settles down.

22.   And it is not at all clear that the political climate favors Republican tax-cutters at a time of low unemployment and a booming economy.

23.   And for lawyers of a liberal to radical left persuasion, the political climate is overcast by hostility from both Congress and the electorate.

24.   And I have my doubts about the allocation of these resources given the present political climate surrounding foreign aid.

25.   And in keeping with the emotional political climate at home, the tone was decidedly nationalistic.

26.   And it is capitalism that may explain growing cultural visibility in a hostile political climate.

27.   And that brings us to the question of the political climate.

28.   And with a Japanese Cabinet reshuffle in the offing, the unstable political climate in Tokyo could be an equally important factor, analysts say.

29.   And though Putin recently restored ties with NATO, the political climate in Russia is not conducive to wrenching compromises with the West.

30.   And the company flourished in a political climate favoring deregulation that was encouraged by both the Bush and Clinton administrations.