31.   In a speech broadcasted nationwide by all radio and television stations, the new Indonesian president reiterated a pledge to bring about widescale political and economic reform.

32.   In his first public appearance since pro-democracy protests in Tehran earlier this month, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has reiterated his pledge to protect and defend civil liberties.

33.   In his first public appearance since the mass protests nearly three weeks ago, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has reiterated his pledge to protect and defend civil liberties.

34.   In an annual speech at the opening session of Parliament, Hashimoto reiterated a pledge not to allow Japan to trigger a global economic or financial panic.

35.   In his first public appearance since the worst protests nearly three weeks ago, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has reiterated his pledge to protect and defend civil liberties.

36.   Israel Radio said Netanyahu met with Golan settler leaders Monday and reiterated his pledge not to pull out of the Golan.

37.   Kohl reiterated his pledge to keep his word and not reveal the donors.

38.   Kohl reiterated a pledge to fight neo-Nazi sentiments in the German military, which have led to a series of embarrassing revelations in recent months.

39.   Meanwhile, Gramm, reiterated his pledge to end affirmative action and balance the federal budget by the end of his first term if elected president.

40.   McCaffrey also reiterated his pledge to completely eradicate the trafficking of drugs from Mexico within five years.