81.   Opposition leaders argued that the announcement was a precursor to state repression of anti-government protests.

82.   Palestinian leaders have argued that an insistence on absolute quiet gives veto power to any extremist opposed to talks.

83.   A government declaration said the strike was illegal, although union leaders argued they had a right to protest.

84.   And opposition leaders argue that if Slovakia is passed over now, Meciar will get a freer hand to continue restrictive policies.

85.   Bavarian leaders argued that doctors who are financially dependent on performing abortions would be less likely to advise a pregnant woman about other options.

86.   By passing a lean budget and putting most of their money into tax cuts, GOP leaders argued that they were reining in wasteful government.

87.   Chinese leaders argue the death penalty is necessary to try and curb corruption.

88.   Chinese leaders argue they are the true rulers of Taiwan, and they pressure other nations not to grant the Taiwanese president visits.

89.   China considers Taiwan to be a breakaway province, and Chinese leaders argue that selling weapons to the island delays their goal of unification.

90.   Chinese leaders have argued that by acquiring new weapons, Taiwan only postpones inevitable reunification and increases the risk of war.