51.   Davis spent four weeks absorbing the history of philanthropy and visiting nonprofit groups to understand the needs within his community.

52.   David Grossman, the Israeli writer, said that he had been impressed by the skill the Northern Irish negotiators developed for understanding the needs of their political rivals.

53.   David Langford says he understands the need to protect the vast and diverse array of natural resources and wildlife in Texas.

54.   Diplomats and analysts say the president understands the need for an opposition, but that hardliners in his party have prevailed.

55.   Dole also reminded them that as a former senator from neighboring Kansas, he understands agricultural needs.

56.   Despite the inconvenience and lost revenue, Holt said he understands the need for the federal order.

57.   Deutch left no doubt he understands the need to refashion the CIA and other organizations to deal with an era of more diffuse threats.

58.   DeVillars is a bit too political, Varney allows, but he respects state gov-ernments and invests energy in understanding their needs.

59.   European countries face far less hostility from their neighbors and do not understand the need for a powerful military in Turkey, he said.

60.   Even so, few understand the need for radical change.