31.   In hopes of easing strains, the administration has appealed repeatedly for high-level talks with China.

32.   On Thursday, the administration appealed for a delay.

33.   The Bush administration again appealed to Yasser Arafat on Wednesday to rein in Palestinian terrorists.

34.   The Clinton administration also appealed the lower court ruling to the Supreme Court.

35.   The executives recommended that the Bush administration appeal the WTO ruling, which is expected to be made official next week, to buy time for a negotiated settlement.