21.  With the Council calling for firm action, the mayor has protested that he is powerless.

22.  Zedillo said Sunday that firm actions had been taken from the beginning of his administration to alleviate the crisis, but the situation continued to deteriorate.

23.  Originally, the Kuala Lumpur conference was called to demand an end to the U.N. arms embargo and to urge firm action against Serbs.

24.  President Bill Clinton decried the attack and said he was confident that Guatemalan authorities were taking firm action.

25.  Police acted fast and took firm action.

26.  Although promising firm action, President Wasmosy sent no forces to the barracks.

27.  Although he promised firm action, Wasmosy sent no forces to the barracks.

28.  APTV has soundbites from Albright and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, who encouraged firm action.

29.  Anwar said those responsible for security should take firm action against the perpetrators of conflicts, regardless of their race or religion.

30.  Aritonang said the police were forced to take firm action because criminals were becoming increasingly desperate and more vicious.