The Pentagon, stung by scandals over training of repressive troops, does not oppose the legislation.

On the other hand, the Pentagon is again opposing the Soviet bid.

The Pentagon has opposed military intervention from the start.

Even if that issue were resolved, the Pentagon has opposed cutting American warheads below 2,000 to 2,500.

The Pentagon opposed the temporary increase and has lobbied against making it permanent.

The Pentagon firmly opposes any linkage of trade and defense issues.

The Pentagon steadfastly opposed any involvement of the American military.

Moscow has suggested some highly intrusive forms of inspection that the Pentagon opposes.

The Pentagon and American intelligence agencies have long opposed such sales.

But the Pentagon strongly opposed both those provisions.