Later, as Mr. Salinas was finishing his speech, the right-wing legislators rose with a second placard that demanded he "show with deeds your commitment to democracy."
Another is that right-wing legislators must accept the wink by which Mr. Netanyahu would signal them that there is little chance that the proposed withdrawal will actually take place.
"It is our birthright to take part in the parliamentary process of this country," a mixed-race legislator interjected as a right-wing white legislator was objecting to power-sharing.
Uri Ariel, a right-wing legislator, called on the attorney general "to investigate the extent to which the prime minister knew of, encouraged and participated."
Its liberal critics contend that the amendments will usher in even greater cruelties, while right-wing legislators see the door of the republic being left ajar to Communist anarchy.
Inside, a right-wing legislator, Maximilian Reimann, wrote that, "Even in a rich country, Rich's offering a lot of money seems to lead to bought friendships."
American officials in Washington nevertheless acknowledged today that the move by the right-wing Haitian legislators appeared to serve notice that the army leaders would not easily be swayed.
Now talk about changing it has evolved from the demands of a handful of right-wing legislators to a serious give-and-take that many feel may eventually lead to amendment.
The Labor Party is deeply divided on whether to try to repeal the law, while Likud and right-wing legislators strongly support it.
A group of right-wing Japanese legislators urged the Government today to return to its original plan and develop the fighter by itself, rather than continue to argue with the United States.