81.   Gore lashed out at supporters of the Taiwan Security Enhancement Act, legislation backed by Bush to establish closer military ties with Taiwan.

82.   He also said that Powell would approach New Delhi about increasing military ties, but he would not elaborate.

83.   He considered one of his missions as ambassador to be improving U.S.-China military ties.

84.   He said Monday in Abu Dhabi that his visit was aimed at strengthening military ties with the U.A.E.

85.   He spoke after meeting with Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to discuss the Kashmir crisis and the long-term outlook for U.S.-India military ties.

86.   He said the establishment of military ties marked a new stage in Armenian-Iranian relations.

87.   Ignoring a veto threat and sharp criticism from China, the House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to increase American military ties with Taiwan.

88.   In a bid to consolidate their military ties and the new-found friendship between traditional foes, Romania and Hungary signed a cooperation agreement Saturday.

89.   In a step to further strengthen military ties between Russia and China, a Chinese general discussed military cooperation today with visiting Russian Deputy Prime Minister Ilya Klebanov.

90.   In his separate meetings with Musharraf and Vajpayee, Powell also was expected to discuss U.S. military ties with both Pakistan and India.