21.   In a statement released by his office, Mandela said news of the disaster was received with deep sorrow in South Africa and he extended sympathies to the bereaved.

22.   Evans extended deepest sympathy to the three families on behalf of the Australian government.

23.   President Bill Clinton had to cancel his trip to Florida Thursday because of the hurricane, and he extended his sympathies to those threatened by Bertha.

24.   President Bill Clinton canceled his trip to Florida Thursday because of the hurricane, and he extended his sympathies to those threatened by Bertha.

25.   The French leader extended his sympathies to the families of the victims and to the injured.