21.   He went to discuss infrastructure projects in the region and to help find investment opportunities, ABB said in its statement.

22.   In a statement from its headquarters in Houston, Enron said it is interested in discussing the project with government leaders and that legal action could be possible.

23.   In separate interviews Costello and von Otter discussed their project.

24.   Instead, he said, both sides could discuss pilot projects that might affect only certain workers and functions and could be voluntary.

25.   Israel and Jordan also have discussed joint projects along the Jordan River Valley for more efficiently exploiting ground water supplies.

26.   Matthew G. Kirschenbaum, a University of Maryland professor who specializes in digital studies, attended a conference last year where the project was discussed.

27.   Ms. Tan declined to discuss the project at this early stage.

28.   Nearly everyone involved in helping build the home, including the architects and contractor, had to sign confidentiality agreements not to discuss the project.

29.   On another visit to Afghanistan, Dahab said, he and Mohamed discussed the project with Zawahiri and bin Laden.

30.   Rourke said he met with Purdie many times to discuss the project.