71.  But a top government official said Belgrade still rejects any NATO participation in such a force.

72.  But differences remain over the command and makeup of such a force.

73.  But Eckhard noted that a cease-fire between Zairian troops and rebels led by Mobutu rival Laurent Kabila could make such a force unnecessary.

74.  But a Yugoslav official indicated Belgrade still rejects any NATO participation in such a force.

75.  But he noted such a force had helped stop the fighting in Bosnia.

76.  But neither the president nor anyone else has offered evidence that such a force exists.

77.  But Rwanda has said it opposes such a force.

78.  But such a force would be more expensive because of its need for advanced equipment and skilled personnel.

79.  But it would appear that such a force could be intended to insure that rebels in eastern Zaire do not get supplies from Rwanda, Burundi or Uganda.

80.  But Yugoslav officials indicated Belgrade still rejects any NATO participation in such a force.