31.   All this has led to a less than assertive French policy toward a strategically weighty neighbor.

32.   Breaking with the practice of the two preceding administrations, he adopted a hands-off policy toward the Federal Reserve Board.

33.   Britain bears a heavy responsibility in history for its policies toward Ireland.

34.   Both Bush and Keyes criticized American policy toward China.

35.   Bush and others in his administration made the case Thursday that the conflicts within U.S. policy toward China mirror the contradictions inherent in the relationship.

36.   Bush, who plans to visit China in October, said during his campaign last year he would toughen U.S. policies toward China.

37.   Bush suspended discussions with North Korea almost immediately after taking office, ordering a complete review of U.S. policy toward the country.

38.   Bush came into office pledging a different policy toward China, calling Beijing a strategic competitor rather than a strategic partner.

39.   But as matters now stand, there is no clear global policy toward arms exports and the transfer of military technology.

40.   Bush is personally and politically committed to a hard-line policy toward Cuba.