31.   But I never put together an exploratory committee, I never met anyone to consider an office in Utah.

32.   But she did speak of her decision to form a presidential exploratory committee to study a possible run.

33.   But sources close to Bush say he has made up his mind and will announce the formation of an exploratory committee to get the ball rolling within weeks.

34.   But the Bush exploratory committee has no immediate plans to meet.

35.   But, according to sources, Kennedy is considering creating an exploratory committee, and could do so as early as this week.

36.   By forming an exploratory committee, Patterson can begin raising a limited amount of money.

37.   By registering an exploratory committee with the Federal Election Commission, contenders can begin collecting money for travel and early organizational efforts.

38.   California Assemblywoman Barbara Alby, a Republican, established an exploratory committee several weeks ago and said she will be a candidate.

39.   Clement said he would shut down an exploratory committee and return donations.

40.   Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk has formed an exploratory committee to look into his chances of becoming only the third African-American in the U.S. Senate since Reconstruction.