Striking a nationalist theme, the law seeks to limit the West's influence on Russia.

Ms. Mussolini struck a similar theme.

It has sought to strike a constant theme that there is a right way and a wrong way to cut spending.

All the notes struck a similar theme.

Prime Minister Vajpayee struck a similar theme in a letter to President Bush that was released today.

Mr. Thomas continued to strike a theme of healing, saying: "It is a time to look for solutions rather than exploit problems.

The White House struck a similar theme 12 years ago.

Mr. Nujoma struck a theme of racial and political reconciliation as he spoke in the parking lot of the group's election headquarters.

Mr. Shrum also struck a major Democratic theme when he said, "Ultimately, people are going to come to the issues."

He strikes a classic theme for an uneasy time, declaring, "I say we need a new direction."