The opponents have argued for broad side agreements to protect workers and the environment.

It should be noted, however, that secret side agreements are a violation of baseball rules.

But many critics say they might be converted if the side agreements are strict enough.

In some cases, the side agreements are signed later.

President Clinton said during the fall campaign that the side agreements were pivotal in his support of the agreement.

First, the side agreement promises $8 billion for water and sewage treatment, although the money has yet to be appropriated.

But critics of the side agreements say they provide little real protection.

We now have enough experience with the side agreements to know that they are essentially hollow.

First, the Patriots contend there is language in the deal that indicates a side agreement.

China is expected to try to complete side agreements with other nations before the end of the year.