61.   No subject is off limits, although the Texas governor sometimes takes a pass on issues with which he is unfamiliar.

62.   Resident Harry Illinworth said the governor was taking a divisive position.

63.   The governors had taken the decision independently and were not acting on orders from Ratsiraka, said a spokesman for Gov. Samuel Lahady, who heads the Toamasina province.

64.   The former Texas governor took the job with little foreign-policy experience and European allies feared his missile defense plan could spark a new arms race with Russia.

65.   The governor took that issue head-on at several points during the day.

66.   The opposition in Tabasco state continued to press for the removal of the ruling party governor they claim took office through fraud.

67.   The only possibility of state funds being used would be if the governor takes a bodyguard while traveling in the Middle East, Lawrence said.

68.   With Bush absent, the other three U.S. governors will take on higher profiles.

69.   The governor will take part in the rally, to be held in Ginowan on the southern part of Okinawa, the agency said.

70.   The governor also took the opportunity to thank Edwards for his tireless campaign around the world on behalf of the wives and widows.