Mr. Rabin's visit underscored the continuing importance to Israel of the six million American Jews.

But the visit has inadvertently underscored that the Kurdish problem, because of its scope, is a political issue that cannot be solved with tents and relief supplies alone.

The visit underscored the new, more businesslike relationship between the two nations.

In fact, the visit underscored the fundamental frustration facing the tribunal.

But Mr. Powell's visit underscored another unwelcome fact on the ground here.

Rather than ease their concerns, Mr. Bush's visit to South Florida merely underscores the region's sense of abandonment.

The visit underscored both parties' interest in finding a mutually agreeable solution to Macau's status.

But the presidents' visit underscores how a the once-tiny electoral bloc is taking on greater significance in a battleground state.

A visit to Kalandao underscores the point.

Conrail has worked hard to modernize, but a visit to Port Elizabeth underscores that the railroad itself is only part of this Cinderella story.