31.   Democrats included a pledge to educate American workers so that they can compete for jobs in a global economy.

32.   Final details announced Sunday include a pledge to scrap cuts in retirement benefits pushed through by Kohl.

33.   Fischer promises to bring trade policy more in line with the needs of business, and includes a pledge of greater business involvement in ministerial overseas travel.

34.   Gore had broken a series of promises in nearly eight years as vice president, including pledges to improve health care and the environment, Nader said.

35.   He said a government agreement last month to restore the garbage collectors to their posts had included a pledge to withdraw the arrest orders.

36.   His plan includes a pledge to speed up power plant permits and conserve at federal facilities.

37.   Hussein relayed to Israel some Syrian assurances, including a pledge that Syrian troops would not approach the Israeli border, Rafael said.

38.   However, Hamas is also involved in negotiations with Palestinian officials on the terms of possible political participation, including a pledge to renounce violence.

39.   Israeli media reported Friday that a Netanyahu team has drafted policy guidelines that included a pledge by the new government to expand Jewish settlements.

40.   It includes a pledge by Bouteflika to free thousands of militants who were jailed for supporting Islamic insurgents with logistical or material help.