61.  Newspapers in Qatar and the UAE said the Gulf foreign ministers must also take a firm stand against Turkish plans to set up a security zone inside Iraq.

62.  Parliament does not take a firm stand on the clothing of women legislators as long as they cover their shoulders and wear below the knee skirts.

63.  Pope John Paul II took a firm stand against anti-semitism on Friday, by reminding Christians worldwide that Jesus Christ was a real Jew.

64.  Roman Catholic countries in particular took a firm stand against abortion.

65.  Several independent candidates elected in the historic Palestinian self-rule polls said Monday they were determined to press for greater democracy and a firm stand in peace negotiations with Israel.

66.  Syria on Sunday welcomed the visit by US President Bill Clinton to Damascus this week as a reward for its firm stand on the Middle East peace process.

67.  The crisis was discussed in parliament on Wednesday, but no firm stand was taken.