1.   As proof of support, the group cites a survey that shows most Texans want less federal government.

2.   But Exxon, citing surveys by the Coast Guard and other government agencies, contends that the number of beaches where oil still lies below the surface is small.

3.   But Republicans cite surveys showing that Democrats do not have as strong a grip on the votes of the elderly as they once did.

4.   He cited several surveys indicating that boards of large companies met about eight times a year on average.

5.   He cited surveys showing weak retail sales for the first few days after Thanksgiving.

6.   He cited surveys showing Boston consistently ranked fourth among cities as preferred convention sites, after New Orleans, San Francisco and Chicago.

7.   He cited a survey by the American Hospital Association to indicate hospitals are well on their way to completing their readiness.

8.   He cites surveys showing that baseball fans will return to Joe Robbie Stadium, where baseball ticket prices have been cut in half for now.

9.   He cites surveys that show erosion of trust in news groups.

10.   In an interview, he cited a survey of professorial salaries showing his salary below the median for academic computer scientists.