But at the same time, they said, the attacks should demonstrate that the Sandinistas cannot maintain total control over the areas involved.

It said the attacks had demonstrated "that the human conscience had been put to rest."

The attacks demonstrated the ability of insurgents to make coordinated attacks across the country.

These attacks do not demonstrate a reciprocal attitude toward peace.

The attacks only demonstrated that "we need more globalization, not less."

But it might not stand up to multiple coordinated attacks, and the Sept. 11 attacks demonstrated that such an event was possible.

On 3 August the initial attack demonstrated the growing sophistication of Soviet tactical art.

Diplomats and army officers say it is possible that the rebels will offer to negotiate while mounting big attacks to demonstrate strength.

The price, of course, has been the elevated risk to the president, as the recent attacks on him demonstrate.

The attack on September 11 demonstrated that terrorists are prepared to use any means whatsoever.