71.   At a news conference afterward, the presidents described the meeting as extraordinary.

72.   Both sides described the meeting as positive and constructive.

73.   Both sides described the meeting as cordial.

74.   But Mr Lee described the meeting as being only a normal dialogue and that Beijing was creating a storm in a tea cup.

75.   But the Clinton administration would agree neither to a state visit in Washington by Jiang nor to describing the meeting as a summit.

76.   Christopher described the meeting, which lasted longer than the planned one hour, as excellent.

77.   Christopher described the meeting with Yeltsin , which lasted longer than the planned one hour, as excellent.

78.   Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meanwhile described the meeting as a significant step forward for Asean members to deal with the regional economic crisis collectively.

79.   Describing the meeting as cordial, Dr Sulaiman said both unions were satisfied with his explanation on how the Chicken Price Committee arrived at the present prices of chicken.

80.   Earlier, Smith described his meeting with the family as an emotional moment.