Sadako Ogata, head of the commission, spent last week visiting European leaders to press for their help.

Later in the day, he visited Democratic leaders in Derby and Ansonia.

Mr. Sununu has visited Congressional leaders at least five times in two weeks.

Each year, the president of the ICD travels the world visiting various schools, organizations and leaders to promote oral health.

A remarkable number, 130, took place from 1945 to 1965, half of them for visiting foreign leaders.

Asked if he might visit foreign leaders to reassure them, he quickly answered: "No.

Ambassadors and high commissioners accredited to Singapore present their credentials to him, and he is called upon by visiting foreign leaders.

His work has been the official gift of the Province of British Columbia to visiting foreign leaders several times.

Mr. Dinkins said he is often asked by visiting black political leaders: "Why are you so backward?"