21.  But more importantly, a vote in favor of the Palestinians would affirm international support in the protracted peace process.

22.  But more important, a vote in favor of the Palestinians would affirm international support for Palestinians in the protracted peace process.

23.  But more important, the vote affirms international support for Palestinians in the protracted Mideast peace process.

24.  More important, the vote affirms international support for Palestinians in the protracted Mideast peace process.

25.  President Bush affirmed his support for public funding of the arts Sunday night as he headlined an annual gala held to benefit a historic theater.

26.  Sinn Fein was admitted to the table only this month, after the IRA called a cease-fire and the party affirmed its support for nonviolent politics.

27.  Sinn Fein was admitted to the table only this month, after the IRA called a new cease-fire and Sinn Fein affirmed its support for nonviolent politics.

28.  Tang, a lawyer running in his first election, affirmed his support for a multiracial government in a speech that he delivered in English, Malay and Chinese.

29.  The Arab leaders affirmed their support for Lebanon, which faces constant Israeli attacks on its territory, people and sovereignty.

30.  The Christian and Moslem leaders specifically affirmed their support for the economic reforms the government is implementing to regain trust in the administration.