51.   Used correctly, those are some potent weapons.

52.   Why, then, not stick to secret diplomacy in the Middle East, which has often been the most potent weapon in solving diplomatic problems?

53.   With Republicans and Democrats both waffling on that issue, the Reform Party will have a potent weapon.

54.   With Republicans and Democrats both waffling on that issue, the Reform Party could have a potent weapon.

55.   With the fierce struggle for control of the House in the November election, this record haul is a potent weapon for Democrats.

56.   Why not stick to secret diplomacy in the Middle East, which has often been the most potent weapon in solving diplomatic problems?

57.   Yet here his subversive qualities appear to have been straitjacketed, along with his most potent weapon, his angular body language.

58.   As usual, the American turned to his serve as his most potent weapon.

59.   But contracts already in force were permitted to continue, some of them involving delivery of potent weapons over an extended period.

60.   If the hijacker is alone or has few accomplices, and does not have a potent weapon, history shows Japanese police can probably handle the job.