31.   McCain, a crusader on behalf of boxing who co-wrote the law New Jersey violated, strongly reiterated his position.

32.   Oates reiterated his position that he will not report until he has a new contract.

33.   On Monday, Giuliani reiterated his position that the city cannot afford a salary increase like the one the teachers are seeking.

34.   Over a working lunch of pasta, meat, vegetables and wine with the US delegation Wednesday, the pope reiterated his position, McCarrick said.

35.   President Clinton said last week he had no plans to send combat troops to Kosovo, and officials at the White House and Pentagon Saturday reiterated his position.

36.   Russia and France want sanctions lifted but still insist that Iraq accept UN arms monitors, and Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov reiterated that position in Baghdad last week.

37.   Rogers was sharply critical last month and reiterated his position Thursday.

38.   Sharon also reiterated his position that he would not evacuate any Jewish settlements in the West Bank or Gaza.

39.   She refused to agree that Sharpton was unqualified to be mayor, and reiterated her position that she would support the winner of the Democratic primary.

40.   She stubbornly reiterated that position again earlier this month in testimony before a Senate committee.