71.   French officials in Brussels are still leading the drive to impose a stringent quota on U.S. television programs aired in the countries of the European Union.

72.   French officials point to the service disruptions, price spikes and blackouts that plagued California last year as evidence of the perils of headlong deregulation of energy markets.

73.   French officials said all those expelled were found to be supporting networks giving logistical and financial aid to fundamentalists fighting against the Algerian government.

74.   French officials said privately that the impact of government measures to boost the economy can only be limited as both France and Germany need to cut public deficits.

75.   French officials said they hoped this informal setting would help get the right atmosphere going for the negotiations ahead.

76.   French officials said, however, the decision to extend the so-called no-fly zone had been taken without consulting them.

77.   French officials say none of the vineyards have ever exported wine anywhere, much less to China.

78.   French officials were not immediately available to explain the French holdup.

79.   French officials, doubtless scenting contracts, started talks with the mullahs, arousing speculation that diplomatic recognition would eventually follow.

80.   French officials, however, say a delay is out of the question.