91.  But front-line alliance commanders said they had not seen any American forces in this sector.

92.  But he also said as president he would not hesitate to commit American forces in other circumstannces.

93.  But in Afghanistan, American forces have largely relied on a bombing campaign, leaving most of the ground fighting to Afghan troops.

94.  But he also said he was heartened by what he called a warm reception that the American forces and other peacekeepers had received so far from the former combatants.

95.  But it appears that those plans were sidetracked when American forces were put on alert because of the potential need for forces in the Persian Gulf.

96.  But he is a forceful and dynamic politician, who by placing the issue on the public agenda can complicate life for the American forces in Japan.

97.  But increasing the number of American forces to turn the Northern Alliance into a more credible fighting force has run into unexpected problems, Rumsfeld said.

98.  But in the end, both houses debated and approved the use of American force.

99.  But officials acknowledged that Clinton would be hampered in offering to use American forces in the Balkans if Congress voted to cut off funds.

100.  But only the executive branch can conduct diplomacy and prepare American forces for possible combat.