81.   The Filipino government has expressed desire for the U.S. forces to stay longer but faces criticism from leftist and nationalist groups who say the presence violates Philippine sovereignty.

82.   The Indians say that would violate their sovereignty under federal treaties.

83.   The Indian army is forbidden to give chase across the frontier because that would violate Bhutanese sovereignty.

84.   The Iraqis, who had earlier rejected the offer on the grounds it violated their sovereignty, agreed to open discussions in January.

85.   The rebels said the accord violated Philippine sovereignty.

86.   The rebels said the agreement violated Philippine sovereignty, but President Joseph Estrada said the rebels were using it as an excuse to end negotiations.

87.   The rebels said the agreement violates Philippine sovereignty.

88.   The rebels said the Visiting Forces Agreement violates Philippine sovereignty.

89.   The rebels said the agreement violated Philippine sovereignty, but Estrada said the rebels were using it as an excuse to pull out of the negotiations.

90.   The rebels said the agreement violated Philippine sovereignty, but Estrada said the rebels were using it as an excuse to terminate the peace talks.