But British diplomats emphasize that the resolution should provide only for just compensation and not seek to impose any kind of punitive reparations on Baghdad.

The diplomat emphasized that Mr. Hussein had other options and that the mass demonstrations could be executed or canceled up until the last moment.

Western diplomats expressed sympathy but emphasized that their governments were in varying degrees reluctant to breach the embargo.

Soviet diplomats have openly emphasized that he would like to see Nicaragua, in particular, removed from the sphere of Moscow-Washington disputes.

"Our mission is to try to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe," the diplomat emphasized.

With her defeat, the same diplomats are downplaying her importance and emphasizing the general trend away from nationalism.

The diplomats and officials that Marta Lang consulted emphasized the hazards of American involvement.

Any diplomat, of course, would emphasize common ground, and Mr. Clinton has not aimed his empathy only at Mexicans.

But senior Government officials and diplomats emphasized that many factions were less than enthusiastic about the negotiations.

Coalition leaders and many Western diplomats emphasized that the coalition and guerrillas still need each other.