31.   After opening that letter, which had been sent from St. Petersburg, a white powder fell on her face, hands and sweater.

32.   Daschle, who was not present when the letter was opened, said he was urging his staff members to be vaccinated.

33.   Earlier Monday, officials announced that aides to Daschle had opened a letter in his Senate office that preliminary tests indicated had been laced with anthrax.

34.   Gee, wish I had opened that letter a couple of weeks ago.

35.   Having consulted with government and private scientists, FBI forensic experts opened the letter according to a carefully orchestrated protocol intended to save as many spores as possible.

36.   He asked the archbishop not to open the letter until the president advises him.

37.   He opened another letter.

38.   He suggested people wash their hands after opening letters.

39.   I opened the letter.

40.   I stayed with them to show them where the powder had fallen and where I went after I had opened the letter.