81.  During a tour of Japan this month, Defense Secretary William Cohen met with top Japanese officials to discuss a joint venture to develop regional missile defenses.

82.  European foreign ministers are expected to press Japanese officials to support the Kyoto accord on global warming, which the Bush administration has steadfastly opposed.

83.  Even Japanese officials acknowledge that a word from the manufacturer can help smooth the way for dealers to add foreign cars.

84.  Even more surprising were the relations with Japanese officials.

85.  European and Japanese officials have also called on China to make substantial new offers to open its markets to foreign competition.

86.  Exasperated Japanese officials maintain that the country has already satisfied foreigners wanting apologies.

87.  Every American politician seems to admire the efficiency of Japanese protectionism, leaving it to Japanese officials to stammer a disclaimer of any special talent.

88.  Feeling betrayed and coerced, Japanese officials vow not make the same mistake again.

89.  Foot met today with Japanese officials including Tsunekazu Haraguchi, director of the financial inspection department at the Finance Ministry.

90.  For all their frustration, Japanese officials still go out of their way to try to pacify American demands.