1.   The embattled Mayor explained his position in an interview after the rally.

2.   Ministers have shown extreme reluctance to explain their position to the media.

3.   Andersen officials would not comment specifically on the document, but did acknowledge that the company is trying to explain its position through a number of mediums.

4.   Arafat, meanwhile, continued on his own peripatetic mission to explain his position.

5.   Arad said that U.S. officials could speak directly to the Israeli people and explain their position on the peace plan.

6.   As Republicans and Democrats sought to explain their positions and, in some cases, identify areas of agreement, the retreat from bickering was by no means complete.

7.   Before he left office, Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt explained his position on national monument status for ANWR.

8.   A three-man union contingent was scheduled to meet Monday night in Tampa, Fla., with minor leaguers to explain its position.

9.   BT plans to hold a briefing tomorrow to explain its position further.

10.   BT plans to hold a press conference tomorrow to explain its position further.