51.   But critics say that any change in the political climate in Beijing would reopen the debate on the merits and science of the dam.

52.   But all sides agree that the political climate and cast of characters this year enhance the prospects of ending a three-year battle.

53.   But even as new flashes of inspiration continue lighting the horizon, ominous shifts in the national political climate have the folks at NAATA concerned.

54.   But for generations, the Ulchi have survived both the harsh Siberian weather and the political climate that swept through Russia during the first half of the century.

55.   But gay activists have seized on a new political climate, following the victory of the first-ever opposition president, to further their equal rights agenda.

56.   But given the current political climate, clemency is nearly impossible.

57.   But he also wanted to create a political climate conducive to having the U.S. pay its U.N. arrears.

58.   But he should realize that the Littleton school massacre has changed the political climate and that there are votes to be gained from leadership on gun control.

59.   But his aides acknowledged the political climate for Weld changed in the November election.

60.   But his comments Tuesday were an indication of how the political climate has changed, as he made only passing references to a federal role in education.