1.   Many right-wing politicians opposed the treaty.

2.   American military brass have opposed the treaty, worrying that other nations will take out anti-American sentiment on US servicemen and women.

3.   And the Senate, which must ratify any treaty, is on record opposing any treaty that fails to call for developing countries to cut emissions.

4.   Another concern is that a less-than-overwhelming vote will embolden the small, largely fringe parties in Ireland that oppose the treaty.

5.   At that time, India opposed the treaty and tried to block its passage.

6.   Bush has emphatically said he opposes the treaty because the required reductions could harm the economy and because developing nations are excused from similar requirements.

7.   Bush, like most of the Republican members of the Senate, opposes the treaty.

8.   Cheney and Rumsfeld are believed to oppose the treaty.

9.   Helms still opposes the treaty and is seeking numerous amendments that could gut the convention.

10.   Helms, a powerful conservative who has often tangled with gay activists and other liberal groups, opposes the treaty.