21.  American officials also said that along with the bombing, they would pro- -------------------- vide the rebels with ammunition and other support.

22.  American officials also said they hoped the Russian special envoy to the Balkans, Victor Chernomyrdin, would continue in his role as a shuttle diplomat with Belgrade.

23.  American officials also understand that, with an effective parliamentary majority of only one seat, early elections may be imposed on Peres.

24.  American officials are busily trying to come up with reliable estimates of how much Japanese banks are exposed to Korea.

25.  American officials are devising ways to train and equip the out-gunned Bosnian Muslims to defend themselves against the Bosnian Serbs when allied forces withdraw in about a year.

26.  American officials are exploring ways to give Arafat more confidence in such a strategy now, including the presence of American diplomats at the table.

27.  American officials are lobbying heavily to encourage the oil-rich republics to reject pipelines that cross Iran.

28.  American officials are wondering if they can pull off another Camp David-like summit meeting.

29.  American officials argue that Saddam Hussein had to back down and that they preserved the authority of the United Nations.

30.  American officials asked for their reaction to the opening have sought to share the credit.