41.   And even though some Republican congressional leaders and U.S. commentators have called for the overthrow of Saddam, Iranian legislators and commentators have refrained from such exhortations.

42.   And Republican leaders will likely strip out the portion denying education benefits to children of illegal immigrants.

43.   And it was not known what kind of conditions the speaker or Kasich or other Republican leaders might be willing to place on an increase in the debt limit.

44.   And in doing so, Bramwell and his colleagues are reigniting a feud that reflects the tensions among Republican leaders, even beyond Brooklyn.

45.   And one major reason, the polls suggested, was broad public disapproval of the way Republican leaders in Congress have handled the Clinton investigation.

46.   And OSHA has angered Republican leaders by pressing forward.

47.   And in the Senate, Kassebaum faces competition from Republican leader Bob Dole of Kansas.

48.   And Republican congressional leaders seem eager to see President Bush take some steps, at the very least, in that direction.

49.   And Republican leaders have urged Clinton to avoid a welcoming ceremony in Tiananmen Square.

50.   And Republican leaders on Capitol Hill were uncharacteristically silent.