31.   Leading politicians oppose it.

32.   Leading German politicians have repeatedly stressed that they will not stand for it.

33.   Leading politicians from the party were arrested last month, accused of accepting bribes relating to an aircraft contract.

34.   Leading Russian politicians began commenting on the possibility of a government reshuffle to reflect the changes in parliament as a result of the vote.

35.   Leading politicians praised the appointment.

36.   Leading Republican politicians demanded that she resign or be fired.

37.   Other leading politicians including Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori called any rate increase premature.

38.   Outside mediators, including leading politicians, were brought in to try to work out a peaceful settlement.

39.   Ouattara is the leading politician among his fellow Muslim northerners.

40.   President Carlos Menem publicly backed Cavallo on Thursday after the hot-tempered minister clashed with leading politicians, congressmen and justice officials.