1.   In the case of the Gregorys, Clinton expressed a strong desire to pardon the couple to officials at the Justice Department, officials said Wednesday.

2.   Rodham acknowledged that he had asked President Clinton to pardon the couple, but said that he received no money for his trouble.

3.   A diplomatic wrangle between Romanian and British officials followed, Iliescu promised to pardon the couple on a visit to Britain earlier this month.

4.   Iliescu promised to pardon the couple on a visit to Britain earlier this month.