Washington has threatened to seek economic sanctions against the North if the evidence is ruined.

The Administration has said it will seek economic sanctions if the talks fail.

Instead, the court said, the government could only seek sanctions that involved payments for new programs ordered by the judge.

But in trying to forge a peace settlement, the administration never sought economic or arms sanctions.

Nine other states did not join the settlement, and are seeking tougher sanctions against the company.

"I don't think we have any intention, with respect to the governor, to seek criminal sanctions," he said.

If remedial steps are taken, probably government officials will not seek full sanctions.

The commanders were seeking sanction to use greater force, and the whole thing threatened to become a horrible mess.

If Libya does not comply, a follow-up resolution seeking sanctions would be submitted.

American semiconductor companies have been threatening to seek sanctions against Japanese companies.