51.   In Europe, the debate over genetically modified food is as much about passion as it is about science.

52.   It was going to sell genetically modified food to Europeans.

53.   It would stop states from requiring manufacturers to label genetically modified foods.

54.   Italians, like most Europeans, have banned imports of genetically modified foods and the use of modified grains.

55.   Jeff Bergau, a spokesman for agri-chemical giant Monsanto Co, agreed that most people eat genetically modified food every day.

56.   Last Wednesday, the European Parliament passed a strict regimen on how genetically modified food would be tested, grown, and sold.

57.   Last year they took on Monica Lewinsky, genetically modified foods, and the Christo-wrapped trees at their best-known museum.

58.   Lamy departs from some European colleagues on the even more fractious topic of genetically modified food.

59.   Many countries were also determined to prevent Europe from using environmental rules as a cover to protect farmers, particularly by refusing to import genetically modified foods.

60.   Many countries also tried to prevent Europe from using environmental rules to protect farmers, particularly by refusing to import genetically modified foods.