61.   But Italy and other countries oppose adding permanent seats.

62.   But several speakers, including those from Mexico and Italy, spoke out against any additional permanent seats.

63.   But the additional permanent seats would give a greater voice to the developing world on the council.

64.   But Italy opposes a U.S. proposal to grant permanent seats to Germany, Japan and three developing countries.

65.   But Pakistan opposes Indian membership, and Argentina is unlikely to support a fulltime permanent seat for Brazil.

66.   Chances for Africa and other newcomers to win permanent seats on the Security Council have dimmed.

67.   Chances for Germany, Japan and developing countries to win permanent seats on the Security Council have dimmed.

68.   China, along with Russia, hold permanent seats on the council and can veto council decisions.

69.   China has used its permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and other diplomatic leverage to pressure countries in the region to break ties with Taiwan.

70.   Diplomats said Russia dropped a proposal for a CSCE council modeled on the U.N. Security Council that would give it a permanent seat.