1.   Both Risling and Nelson feel that the sovereignty issue is of greater importance to the Hupa tribe at this point than a final determination on a casino.

2.   Deputy Premier Bernard Landry said of the sovereignty issue.

3.   Gorton has long feuded with some tribes over fishing rights and various sovereignty issues.

4.   Lawyers for the tribe, again raising the sovereignty issue, argued that tribe police documents should not be used as evidence in the manslaughter case.

5.   One, Petroleos de Venezuela management opened the oil sector and made clear the difference between sovereignty issues and state control.

6.   The sovereignty issue is a straw man raised by those who have an abiding aversion to free trade.

7.   The United States could decide to seek their extradition, but that raises sovereignty issues in Canada, Osler said.

8.   U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor says the sovereignty issue has been exaggerated.

9.   With the safety regulations debate snagged on the sovereignty issue, there is little progress in adopting international standards for Arctic navigation.

10.   Palestinians would gain some local control, with the explosive sovereignty issue put off for future consideration.