31.  We are a moderate state.

32.  While Iowa is a relatively moderate state, voting for Clinton in the last two elections, the Republican caucuses are well known for being dominated by religious conservatives.

33.  Pakistan was seen by American policy makers as a moderate Islamic state, which could serve as a bulwark against the rising forces of Islamic fundamentalism.

34.  A planned international Middle East conference attended by Israel, Palestinians and moderate Arab states will be held in Turkey, Israel Radio reported Saturday.

35.  American officials have expressed concern that the upsurge in Mideast violence could sabotage efforts to bring moderate Arab states into a coalition to fight international terrorism.

36.  Egypt believes Arab public opinion, even in moderate Arab states, is strongly against sanctions because of their impact on ordinary Iraqis.

37.  Even in moderate states like Jordan, sentiment is running high.

38.  Even moderate Arab states such as Qatar and Oman, which were beginning to open up to the Jewish state, are holding back.

39.  He has said his vision of Pakistan is as a moderate Muslim state that embraces technology and enshrines the rights of both women and minorities.

40.  He pledged to maintain Pakistan as a moderate Islamic state and to continue the crackdown on Islamic militants in his own country.