31.   But law enforcement officials have complained in the past of feeling constrained.

32.   But Mexican officials complain that the European Union maintains higher tariff barriers on Mexican imports.

33.   But Palestinian officials complained that transit remained obstructed between most West Bank cities and asserted that Israeli troops continued to seal off back roads used by residents.

34.   But officials have complained that too many details of the battle plan had been leaked to newspapers and noted that there was heavy international pressure against an attack.

35.   But it was halted several months ago after irate Camden officials complained.

36.   But relief officials have complained that the Clinton administration had been slow to respond with the kind of logistical help that is sorely needed in Zaire.

37.   But Pentagon officials deny using any pressure tactics and insist that no foreign military official has complained.

38.   But since then, law enforcement officials have often complained that they have not been allowed full access to suspects and evidence in the case.

39.   But Teamster officials complain that that drive will be much harder because Congress passed a law last year placing Federal Express under the Railway Labor Act.

40.   But these officials complain, and some independent analysts agree, that GOP office-seekers face a substantial additional threat this year.