41.   But with China building up its forces, the sale of new weapons and American military advice is part of the answer.

42.   By comparison, Bush discussed relatively few new weapons in his war on recession.

43.   By comparison, he discussed relatively few new weapons in his war on recession.

44.   Can America risk cutting its forces now to finance expensive new weapons the Bush administration says would counter the threats it sees emerging in decades to come?

45.   Civilian leaders also have slashed military budgets, canceled new weapons purchases and forced military-backed companies to sink or swim in the marketplace.

46.   Chris Evans of Franklin, Mass. came up with a new weapon in the pest war.

47.   Completing a treaty that would lock in deep new weapons cuts by the time President Clinton leaves office is a realistic target.

48.   Congress has even approved the acquisition of new weapons intended for future engagements with these states.

49.   Concerns about the possible blinding of Somalians with lasers limited the effectiveness of the other major new nonlethal weapon.

50.   Current Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has reiterated that the Pentagon should close bases to save money needed for other purposes such as new weapons and better troop housing.