61.   Bosnian officials repeatedly had assured NATO that all foreign forces had left the country.

62.   Bosnian officials repeatedly had assured NATO that all foreign forces had left the country or remained as law-abiding citizens.

63.   But American officials quickly assured the Israelis that U.S. neutrality on the matter had not changed.

64.   But last week, U.S. officials assured NATO that the United States plans to remain in the Balkans.

65.   But officials have assured residents there was no health danger.

66.   But the rush ceased when officials assured villagers there was more than enough.

67.   Cambodian officials had assured U.N. refugee officials this week that forcible deportations would stop.

68.   Chinese officials assured the United States the crew members were safe.

69.   Chinese officials have assured the United States the crew is safe, U.S. officials said.

70.   Chinese officials have assured the United States the crew is safe and uninjured, according to U.S. officials.