31.   His tough rhetoric alarmed the Arabs who now fear a hardline Likud-led government could mean the collapse of the peace process.

32.   However, there was some optimism as the tough rhetoric appeared largely to be a war of words.

33.   But after weeks of tough anti-NATO rhetoric from Moscow, Yeltsin landed speaking the language of partnership and compromise.

34.   The tough rhetoric has alarmed Arab countries who fear the incoming Israeli government will cause the Middle East peace process to grind to a halt.

35.   Using tough rhetoric during the campaign, the UDI blasted Lagos for the nearly ten percent unemployment rate blamed on slower-than-expected economic growth.