1.   ANC leaders, many of whom fought apartheid in exile and weathered attacks, infiltration and propaganda wars, believes this is no accident.

2.   He also has built a close working relationship with President Clinton, who also has weathered persistent attacks regarding rumors about his personal conduct.

3.   In Washington, three House races were deemed essential by Democrats, all involving freshman Republicans who have weathered blistering attack by organized labor and environmental lobbies.

4.   She has weathered frequent attacks from both parties.

5.   Cardenas, who twice lost races for the presidency, has weathered increasing attacks but his poll ratings have not been effected.

6.   He warned Israel that Lebanon, which has weathered continuous Israeli attacks, will not buckle.