31.   But when asked by the United States to vouch that none of it members condoned such behavior, the International Lesbian and Gay Association said it could not.

32.   By Monday, when asked by a reporter how Payton was feeling, Westphal had blanked on his little fib.

33.   Carole C. asks by e-mail for pumpkin bread made with plain yogurt and black walnuts.

34.   Cassie Bernall was killed after she professed her faith when asked by a gunman if she believed in God.

35.   Costa was asked what advice he would give if asked by a high school quarterback prospect who was considering playing at Miami.

36.   Debbie Erdmanczyk asks by e-mail for a cake made with apricot nectar and a cake mix.

37.   Haouari appeared impassive during the sentencing, and when asked by the judge whether he had anything to say, he said he did not.

38.   He deferred to assistant coaches when asked by reporters to evaluate personnel.

39.   He did not mention his signature issue, campaign finance reform, until asked by a reporter.

40.   He even refused, when asked by a mischievous journalist, to dismiss out of hand the distant prospect of Russian membership of Nato.