11.  A general strike in northern Spain called for Friday by Basque separatists met with strong opposition Thursday from politicians and unions seeking to sap public support.

12.  Dramatic film of the attack was shown around the world, proving a propaganda coup for the North Vietnamese and sapping support for the war in the United States.

13.  The Republicans were hoping to convince Perot not to mount another independent presidential challenge which could sap support for their candidate and hand Clinton a reelection win.

14.  Republicans were hoping during the conference to convince Perot not to mount another independent presidential challenge which could sap support for their candidate and hand Clinton a reelection win.