71.   This mother was one of many people who had been asked by the police and close family friends not to discuss the incident at all.

72.   Though she initially was eager to discuss the incident in the local and national media, she has lately remained quiet.

73.   Thomas declined to discuss the incident.

74.   Touretsky was reluctant to discuss the incident.

75.   Torstenson, who has been banned from Little League for life, has not yet entered a plea and declined to discuss the incident.

76.   U.S. officials have declined to discuss these incidents publicly.

77.   Visibly upset by the death of his friend, Thomas was suspended without pay when he told police investigators that he would not discuss the incident.

78.   When asked to discuss the incident then, Graves answered all questions gracefully and said he was sorry and would accept his punishment.

79.   White House spokesman Scott McClellan declined to discuss the incident or to say whether the president was informed.

80.   Pataki scheduled a news conference in New York City on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the incident.