41.   Rabin had said upon leaving Jerusalem that he would not be presenting Clinton with policy changes but rather ways to improve negotiations between Israel and Syria.

42.   Taylor was supported by his vice-captain and wicketkeeper Ian Healy, who said upon his arrival in Brisbane Wednesday that Taylor would definitely be selected for the Ashes tour.

43.   The charismatic leader said upon her release that the talks had moved past an initial confidence-building stage and would now begin to handle thorny issues.