41.   A Pentagon policy review that surfaced last weekend raised the prospect of the United States possibly using its powerful nuclear stockpile in a wide range of conflicts.

42.   A policy review has been launched to determine whether it will be feasible for women to serve on the Upholder submarines that Canada is acquiring from Britain.

43.   A key unanswered question is what action the administration would take against Cuba if the policy review concludes the island represents a genuine threat to American interests.

44.   A week ago, after an extensive policy review, the Bush administration announced a decision to open security talks with the Pyongyang regime.

45.   After an extensive policy review, Bush instructed his administration last week to reopen talks with North Korea on its missile program and other security threats.

46.   After a policy review, Bush offered to restart the talks last June, but North Korea has not replied.

47.   After taking office in January, President Bush delayed resuming discussions with North Korea started by the Clinton administration so that his aides could carry out a policy review.

48.   After taking office, Bush delayed resuming the discussions that were begun by the Clinton administration so that top aides could undertake the policy review.

49.   After an extended policy review, Bush announced last June that he was willing to resume security talks.

50.   After completing a policy review, the Republican White House has said it is ready to negotiate with North Korea at the time and place of its choosing.