31.   The incoming president said he would oppose attempts by Partners to freeze out other hospitals and cancer specialists not in the Partners system.

32.   The networks have long opposed external attempts to regulate the content of television programs, calling them unconstitutional and a form of censorship.

33.   The Ministry of Defense would oppose any attempts by General Electric Company Plc and British Aerospace Plc to merge their defense businesses, according to private MoD documents.

34.   The United States also opposed attempts to require reparations for slavery.

35.   The world economy runs on fossil fuels, and powerful interests oppose any attempt to reduce their use.

36.   Under President Bush, that commission has opposed most attempts to control markets and prices in those states that have deregulated.

37.   We pledge to stand up for our communities and stand with our police officers by opposing any attempt to repeal or weaken this effort.

38.   Peres said he opposed Palestinian attempts to persuade the United Nations to deploy peacekeepers in the area to protect Palestinian civilians.

39.   Pipob Thongchai, secretary-general of the Campaign for Popular Democracy, said his group pledged to oppose any attempt to name Ukrit chairman of the Constitution Court.

40.   Alatas said he would oppose any attempt by Britain to give support to these groups.