31.   House Republican leaders long opposed any weakening of the embargo against Cuba, which is meant to put pressure on Fidel Castro.

32.   If they win, so will Israeli political leaders opposed to peace.

33.   In the House, the Rules Committee can always erect barriers to results that the Republican leaders oppose.

34.   It could be used for nuclear power, of course, but American leaders have long opposed that, fearing loss or theft or deadly mishaps.

35.   Legislative leaders oppose the idea, and the governor shows no enthusiasm.

36.   McCain, an Arizona Republican, has been fighting an uphill battle to push his plan through the Senate, mainly because many Republican leaders oppose the bill,

37.   Most Republican leaders opposed it because it would keep the two political parties from continuing the practice of accepting unregulated, unlimited donations.

38.   Neither explained the reason for the ban, but some Mafia leaders have personally opposed drug trafficking as dishonorable.

39.   Party leaders oppose it because it would curb practices that helped them win control of Congress four years ago.

40.   Putin wants the right to fire elected governors and mayors who violate the law, but regional leaders have strongly opposed the plan.