31.   However, this alternative needs strong political backing and a national leader who is capable of driving the economy into an unknown territory.

32.   In addition to political backing, the EU is widening its efforts to crack down on money laundering and beef up security at airports.

33.   In addition to political backing, Lebanon is expected to win financial aid.

34.   Instead, reported the AP, Mr. Annan told reporters in Africa that the United Nations had lacked the military forces and political backing to intervene.

35.   It was widely assumed that Miloseic wanted broader political backing for a decision to accept the plan which contains elements the government had in the past strongly opposed.

36.   It was widely assumed that Miloseic wanted broader political backing for a decision to accept the plan -- which contains elements the government had in the past strongly opposed.

37.   It was widely assumed that Milosevic wanted broader political backing for a decision to accept the plan -- which contains elements the government had in the past strongly opposed.

38.   It was widely assumed that Milosevic wanted broader political backing for a decision to accept the plan which contains elements the government had in the past strongly opposed.

39.   Janiszewski resigned after losing key political backing.

40.   It was widely assumed that Milosevic wanted broader political backing for a decision to accept the plan, which contains elements the government had in the past strongly opposed.