The American software maker had, after all, supported sanctions that barred trade with the white-led regime.

Both countries have said they will not support sanctions yet, contending that less confrontational approaches should be given more time.

We have supported economic sanctions to encourage an end to the cruelty of apartheid.

He believes in a nuclear weapon free world, and readily supports sanctions against Iran.

Carla A. Hills said she would support sanctions against nations with unfair trading practices.

"The sanctions last year were important for their symbolism," said one member of Congress who has supported sanctions.

Washington's half-hearted efforts could be taken more seriously if the Administration pressed its European allies to support economic sanctions.

But, watchers say, it remains unlikely that China will support sanctions.

Clinton Administration officials say they are not inclined to support reimposing sanctions now.

Washington also supported increased sanctions against Serbia itself.