1.   Gates praised the report, but made no apology for the aggressive style and reputation of his force.

2.   Barak and Clinton praised news reports that Assad had urged terrorist organizations to put down their weapons.

3.   A spokesman for Mayor James Hahn, who is taking a lead role in fighting secession, praised the report and said the mayor agrees with its conclusions.

4.   Ahmad praised the report after its release last month.

5.   But Education Secretary Richard Riley, in praising the report, reminded parents that the building blocks of literacy begin at home.

6.   Clinton has privately praised the reports as a valuable resource and has sent detailed letters back.

7.   Critics of Giuliani and of the police generally praised the report on Thursday.

8.   Environmental groups praised the report.

9.   Giuliani, who has often bristled at criticism from the Citizens Budget Commission, praised the report.

10.   In fact, officials at the Board of Education praised the report for the clarity of its message.