1.   And they credit Eskew for forcing Gore to lace his speeches with gripping biographical detail.

2.   A Texan who is at home with Hispanic language and culture, Bush laces his speeches with Spanish phrases and does interviews on Hispanic television in Spanish.

3.   Alexander, for one, laced his speeches with reference after reference to Ronald Reagan and quoted the former president.

4.   His speeches are laced with references to the responsibilities of wealthy and powerful countries and the need for global cooperation.

5.   His speech was laced with stern warnings about what might happen if Dole reaches the White House and the Republicans keep control of Congress.

6.   However, speeches were laced with political rhetoric.

7.   Clinton, a Southern Baptist, attends church regularly and often laces his speech with Biblical references.