1.   Lake withdrew after Republicans stalled his nomination for weeks in the hope that something would turn up to defeat him.

2.   Lake withdrew his nomination on Monday.

3.   Lake withdrew his nomination as soon as the accusations of Democratic efforts to politicize the agency emerged.

4.   Lake recently withdrew his name for consideration as director of Central Intelligence after his management abilities were questioned.

5.   Lake withdrew his nomination Monday.

6.   Lake withdrew his nomination Monday after grueling confirmation sessions in the Senate.

7.   Lake withdraw following criticism in the Senate, and President Bill Clinton accepted the decision, media reports said.