1.   Jiang was fortunate that Deng survived eight years, giving the new leader time to expand his power base.

2.   Three months ago, Premier Zhu Rongji said he believed in direct national elections, but said leaders needed time to consider the idea.

3.   Constantinescu, who was at the time a leader of the reformist opposition, said Saturday there will be no collective retaliation for the events.

4.   Gordon said she wanted to give the new leader time to establish himself.

5.   House leaders set aside time Friday night for a vote, but it was unclear if that would occur or when the Senate might follow suit.

6.   Powell encouraged the Indians to give the Pakistani leader time to do more.