21.  For this reason, beyond its strong ideological differences, North Korea is uncomfortable hewing close to American positions.

22.  Gore refused any substantive comment on U.S. concerns over the impact of a potentially prolonged military conflict, reiterating the American position that this is an internal Russian affair.

23.  He argued that Hussein, sensing an erosion of support for the American position, would not want to give the United States a justification for renewed strikes.

24.  He reiterated the American position that sanctions could not be lifted until Iraqi arms programs were destroyed and the disarmament was verified by the security council.

25.  Here again the American position will be crucial.

26.  Lafanmi Lavalas, the political party organized by former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, immediately condemned the American position and organized a protest late last month.

27.  Leading up to the opening session, the American position has been to preserve existing sugar protections.

28.  Mondale used the meeting to explain the American position on the issue, Kubo said at a press briefing.

29.  Monday, however, Ms. Kimble hinted at some flexibility in the American position on setting targets for reduction of gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.

30.  Mubarak also gave some support to the American position of isolating countries like Iran.