21.   Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda on Wednesday reiterated his stance that India would not yield to pressure on the nuclear issue, regardless of the consequences.

22.   Speaking separately at a U.S.-Russia Business Council meeting, they also reiterated their stance to separate political issues over Chechnya from economic assistance.

23.   The government Monday rejected a new appeal for all-party Basque peace talks, reiterating its stance that the armed separatist group ETA must first renounce violence.

24.   The Russian envoy said the proposal reiterated that stance, firmly supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia and Yugoslavia.

25.   The Russian Coast Guard Service reiterated its stance against Japanese fishing boats operating off four Russian-held islands claimed by Japan during talks aboard a vessel.

26.   The Supreme Court said no, and reiterated this stance on Monday in response to an appeal from the two defendants.

27.   Washington reiterated its stance Sunday, saying Iraq could not dictate the composition of the team.

28.   His stance was later reiterated by Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa.

29.   But Murayama reiterated his stance against US demands for voluntary purchase targets.

30.   Despite reiterating this stance, Shen avoided questions on whether China would vote against the UN resolution or simply abstain.