61.   But al-Qaida has put up strong resistance with mortars and rocket launchers.

62.   But there has been strong resistance and sometimes violent protest by gun owners who believe the controls have little effect on criminals.

63.   But some cuts should receive bipartisan support even though major changes in aid programs could meet strong resistance.

64.   But the labor and environmental language met strong resistance from some Republicans who said it would give foreign countries unacceptable oversight over U.S. laws.

65.   But when the draft proposal was circulated in New York, it met strong resistance not only from France, Russia and China but from newcomer Brazil as well.

66.   But there was strong resistance to the concept of TV assistance for referees.

67.   Delegates dropped a motion condemning the death penalty from the agenda after strong resistance in some quarters.

68.   Despite that pledge, the tests have been met with strong resistance.

69.   Diplomats said there was near-deadlock on the issue amid strong resistance to the U.S. demand.

70.   Despite repeated pledges, Maskhadov has achieved little in fighting crime, having encountered strong resistance from numerous warlords who abhor any government control.