1.  But China steadfastly opposed any statement condemning Iraq for the Wednesday flight.

2.  China opposed any statement on the Congo at this time, the sources said.

3.  Tang replied that China would not oppose the statement but would like to discuss the exact wording, Japanese Foreign Ministry spokesman Yasuhisa Kawamura told reporters.

4.  The United States opposes any statement in conference documents calling it a government obligation, fearing it could lead to lawsuits on behalf of homeless people.

5.  The United States, meanwhile, opposes any statement in conference documents insisting the people have a right to demand housing from governments.

6.  The United States, meanwhile, opposes any statement in conference documents insisting that people have a right to demand housing from governments.

7.  The passage diametrically opposed statements Plavsic made at several campaign rallies in recent days.

8.  Mussa opposed statements by Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres on both issues, but he kept the door open and pledged further talks.