31.   But the requirement that the machines provide full access to other financial institutions may discourage big banks from actually pursuing such a strategy.

32.   But the pattern of historical returns suggests that such a strategy may be counterproductive in the long run, the Bernstein report says.

33.   But such a strategy may stall the progress.

34.   But such a strategy seems foolhardy to many analysts, who note the considerable political, financial and diplomatic costs at mounting attacks.

35.   But there is precedent for such a strategy.

36.   Clinton budget aides are still weighing, though, whether such a strategy would work.

37.   Down the line, Lehman said, such a strategy will help attract Manhattan visitors too.

38.   He injected himself into a series of City Council races, calculating that such a strategy would encourage his supporters to go to the polls.

39.   Here are some of the pluses and minuses of such a strategy.

40.   His experience, contacts and reputation are invaluable to such a strategy.