31.   But opposition leaders and a growing number of centrist politicians have questioned if Yeltsin can fulfill his duties and there has been growing speculation about early elections.

32.   Gonzalez said he resigned because he feared the scandal would be a distraction and prevent him from fulfilling his duties.

33.   Havel also thanked the caretaker government of Josef Tosovsky and asked it to continue fulfilling government duties until a new Cabinet is named.

34.   He fulfilled his duty to his parents and his country by marrying a proper virgin even though he loved another with a passion that has led to personal anguish.

35.   He justified his absence before the court by explaining that he was fulfilling his duty to the Brazilian national team and the judge lifted a contempt citation against him.

36.   He said he would also send envoys out during spring field work to report to local prosecutors those farmers and administrators who do not properly fulfill their duties.

37.   He said he would send special envoys to report to prosecutors those farmers and administrators who do not properly fulfill their duties.

38.   In a nationwide television address Thursday, Kostov admitted he and his government had made mistakes but said that he will continue to fulfill his duties.

39.   In the event he is unable to fulfill his duties, a new president would be elected by the other members from among their ranks.

40.   Just this week he told journalists his health was good and he was capable of fulfilling his duties.