1.   That federation was strengthened on paper in an agreement last week.

2.   Bosnian Muslim and Croat leaders met under German auspices Wednesday to strengthen their federation as a bulwark against Serb attacks.

3.   Croat-Muslim distrust continues to hinder attempts to strengthen the federation.

4.   Immediate U.S. diplomatic goals are to extend the cease-fire to all of Bosnia and to strengthen the federation between Bosnia and Croatia.

5.   The immediate U.S. diplomatic goals are to extend the cease-fire to all of Bosnia and to strengthen a federation between Bosnia and Croatia.

6.   They have offered expertise to U.N. peacekeepers and convened meetings with Croats and Muslims to strengthen their federation.

7.   U.S. officials say that strengthening the federation is one of their immediate goals.

8.   In Zagreb on Saturday, Perry met with his Croatian counterpart, Gojko Susak and discussed ways of strengthening the federation.

9.   US officials maintain that strengthening the federation will improve the prospects for the survival of a single Bosnian state after a full peace agreement is signed.