31.   Bundesbank vice president Johann Wilhelm Gaddum said Monday the central bank remains steadfastly opposed to the government plan.

32.   But Moscow remains vehemently opposed to NATO membership for any former Soviet republics, such as the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.

33.   But Israel remains opposed, insisting that negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians are the only way to achieve peace.

34.   But Richardson said the administration remains opposed to using the strategic reserve to affect prices.

35.   But Israel remains opposed, insisting that negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians are the only way to achieve peace.

36.   But Yugoslavia remains opposed.

37.   Finance Minister Masayoshi Takemura said earlier this week that Japan remains fundamentally opposed to such targets.

38.   German defense ministry spokesmen said Sunday Germany remains opposed to sending combat troops.

39.   India remains opposed to a draft treaty banning nuclear tests but will not block its adoption, Foreign Minister Inder Kumar Gujral said Friday.

40.   Israel remains vehemently opposed to any international force, warning that it could escalate violence and further destabilize the region.