1.   Almost lost in the tumult was a parade of network executives confessing their errors and promising that new procedures would prevent future debacles.

2.   Deutch, by contrast, confessed error.

3.   Honorable prosecutors often confess error in such circumstances, at least acquiescing in a new sentencing hearing before a fully informed jury.

4.   Most, it said, were released after confessing error, but the government warned of dire consequences for repeat offenders and harsh measures against dissidents.

5.   Some sought to salvage acting careers by confessing error and informing on colleagues before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

6.   Unlike President Reagan after the Iran-Contra debacle, Clinton cannot simply confess error, shoulder responsibility and dismiss a handful of top aides.