21.   But Vice President of the Swiss Federation of Hebrew Congregations Thomas Lyssy welcomed the initiative.

22.   DaimlerChrysler auto workers welcomed the initiative.

23.   Democrats on the panel welcomed the initiative, but Republican response ranged from wary to outright opposed.

24.   Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today it would be organised by local non-Governmental organisations, whose initiative was welcomed by the Government.

25.   Foreign interests, including the International Monetary Fund, are certain to welcome her initiatives.

26.   Greek parliament speaker Apostolos Kaklamanis on Sunday welcomed the initiative.

27.   He also said he would welcome similar initiatives by the Albanian government.

28.   International groups, including the International Monetary Fund, welcomed her initiatives.

29.   Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, speaking on the pan-Arab television station Al Jazeera, welcomed the initiative and urged Arab leaders to endorse it.

30.   The British, Irish and U.S. governments on Tuesday welcomed an initiative designed to bring together high school students from both parts of Ireland.