He has become the administration's bridge to conservatives, economic and religious.

One important change was the rise of religious conservatives in Israel.

But such talk has led some religious conservatives to see a white flag.

But many religious conservatives say prayer has a place in school as well.

Thus far in the Election 2000 campaign, no social or religious conservative has broken from the pack.

"Our belief is that all Americans, including religious conservatives, have every right to be involved in the political process," he said.

The case had been closely watched by some religious conservatives.

No longer are religious conservatives here described as "the invisible army."

Whether his colleagues wish it or not, he remains a force among religious conservatives.

He said nearly 60 percent of the delegates at the convention would be religious conservatives.