21.   At the State Department, Reeker noted that the transition government, headed by businessman Pedro Carmona, has promised early elections.

22.   Balaguer subsequently promised new elections but they were never held.

23.   But they ruled out expulsion and signs were the Nigeria, which has promised elections next year, would get a breathing space.

24.   Fujimori promised new elections and said he would not be a candidate.

25.   He also promised new elections by June.

26.   Habibie has promised new elections after reforming laws governing polls and political parties.

27.   He has promised elections by October of this year.

28.   He has promised elections for later this year, but has reneged on similar pledges in the past.

29.   He has promised parliamentary elections in October.

30.   He has promised new elections.