31.   The United States and Britain hailed the vote as a sign that unity had been restored in the Security Council on the contentious issue of Iraq.

32.   The United States hailed the vote and Iraq denounced it.

33.   The United States and Britain hailed the vote as a sign that unity had been restored in the council on the contentious issue of Iraq.

34.   U.S. Ambassador Bill Richardson hailed the vote as a victory for the United States.

35.   Clinton hailed the vote at a gathering of Hispanic publishers.

36.   The outcome of the poll was annulled by then military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida, who alleged irregularities though international observers hailed the vote as free and fair.