11.   Asked why he has not worked to raise private money to aid the public schools, the mayor said he would be happy if the program stimulates such donations.

12.   At a news conference afterward, the mayor said he was going to so many schools because he wanted his education agenda to succeed.

13.   At a news conference in his City Hall East offices, the mayor said he told the councilman it would be too hard to serve while in rehabilitation.

14.   At a news conference Saturday, the mayor said his plan was more likely to win approval from the state Legislature and the governor.

15.   At an afternoon press conference, the mayor said league officials called and apologized for any perceived snub.

16.   Asked Friday whether he had offered the proposal to blunt the uproar over Harding and Badillo, the mayor said he had always been against lobbying.

17.   At the news conference, the mayor said the man appeared to be dangerous and out of control.

18.   At first, the mayor said, folks were upset because the book aired a piece of dirty laundry.

19.   At the time, the mayor said she had to take action to defend her reputation as well as that of her family.

20.   Battered women usually must rely on court orders of protection to prevent their spouses from continuing to assault them, the mayor said.