1.   After initially denying the resignation reports, White House officials explained that Christopher had in fact discussed resignation with President Clinton before Christmas.

2.   Close associates say he began discussing his resignation several months ago.

3.   His resignation was discussed along with the possibility that he might be reprimanded as a result of a White House ethics review to be completed soon.

4.   Later in the day, Joan Loque Kinder, chief Treasury spokesperson, said Bentsen had discussed his resignation with President Clinton.

5.   Lewis, who has had a testy relationship with Gingrich in the past, declined to discuss his resignation.

6.   Pitino, discussing his resignation as the head coach at the University of Kentucky, briefly addressed the situation yesterday.

7.   Since neither Sternlicht nor Nanula were available to discuss the resignation, it is not known how their final, corporate conversation went.

8.   These figures were recited by Eric Schaeffer in discussing his resignation as director of civil enforcement for the Environmental Protection Agency.

9.   However, Becker said he had discussed his resignation with the executive board on Tuesday, a day before the concession.

10.   In their Saturday morning editions, newspapers had reported that Vranitzky had gathered close associates on Friday to discuss his resignation.