1.   Peres dismissed suggestions that he should give up his dual role as defense minister or otherwise overhaul his cabinet in response to the national crisis.

2.   DRB-HICOM group chairman Datuk Mohd Saleh Sulong dismissed suggestions there was a management shakeout following his resignation as managing director of Diversified Resources Bhd.

3.   He said dismissed U.S. suggestions that diplomats could always use public transport, calling the subway system a blot on the image of the city.

4.   He said there would be close liaison with U.S. forces, and dismissed suggestions that the British force could get bogged down in an open-ended commitment.

5.   Hoon said there would be close liaison with U.S. forces, and dismissed suggestions that the British force could get bogged down in an open-ended commitment.

6.   Hoon said there would be coordination with U.S. forces, and dismissed suggestions that the British force could get bogged down in an open-ended commitment.

7.   U.S. officials, noting that there was no warning call or claim of responsibility, have dismissed suggestions the act was politically motivated.

8.   England captain Mike Atherton has dismissed suggestions the management should have taken action earlier on a Hick replacement.