31.   Creatine is ideal in sports that require explosiveness, which Johnson needs as a defensive lineman.

32.   Dicks is hoping the Republicans will conclude they need him as a link to the administration, opening opportunities for give-and-take.

33.   For example, House Speaker Newt Gingrich could give in to the flattery of sycophants and declare that his country needs him as president.

34.   He needed him as a role model.

35.   He is like infielder Russ Johnson, capable of playing for somebody in the majors but needed as insurance for a team that wants to contend.

36.   He will need as few impediments as possible once Kohl starts bearing down on him, challenging his reliability and sincerity.

37.   I also know he needs me as a friend.

38.   I need myself as an example.

39.   Immigration officials are not expected to rule on whether they can stay here until the detainees are no longer needed as witnesses.

40.   In the coming geopolitical reality, a strong, integral Iran may be sorely needed as a constructive force if there is to be stability and progress.