21.   The banking industry remains adamantly opposed to the proposal, but some corporate executives are changing their view and now support the proposed standard.

22.   The administration remains opposed to lifting the arms embargo so Muslims can get more heavy weapons, though.

23.   The Clinton administration remains strongly opposed to vouchers, said Riley, a former South Carolina governor.

24.   The Pentagon remains strongly opposed to an invasion, and Pentagon officials have continued to point out the problems with an invasion.

25.   The U.K. government remains opposed to land disposal.

26.   They fear, nonetheless, that Moscow remains as firmly opposed as ever to extending NATO eastward.

27.   While the United States remains adamantly opposed to lifting sanctions, the mini-crisis had led Russia, France and possibly other governments to reconsider the issue.

28.   Realising that the sugar cane industry is a major political stronghold, Supachai remains opposed to the price increase because it would certainly lead to an increase in inflation.

29.   A spokesman said President George W. Bush remains opposed to use of U.S. troops in such missions.

30.   Annan said last week that it would be virtually impossible to deploy a U.N. observer force as long as Israel remains opposed.