71.   The Clinton administration has insisted that it wants the system to guard against countries like North Korea, not Russia.

72.   The Clinton administration insists Japan must stimulate domestic demand for U.S. and other products, instead of pumping up exports to rejuvenate its economy.

73.   The Clinton administration insists that China is a high priority.

74.   The Clinton administration insists that for now, the infant electronic-commerce industries be allowed to police themselves in matters of privacy.

75.   The Clinton administration insists that the only basis for ending the war is the so-called contact group plan.

76.   The Democrats contend that American voters are more concerned with saving Social Security and Medicare, both of which the administration insists would be damaged under the Republican proposal.

77.   The Giuliani administration has insisted that it will not agree to a budget unless Vallone drops his plans for a referendum.

78.   The new administration has even insisted on following the rules when it comes to a memorial to President Reagan.

79.   The sanctions will begin as early as February, the administration insisted, unless Europe backs down in a dispute that stretches back six years.

80.   The two will be linked only if the Clinton administration insists on it.