1.   In answer to recent criticism the President has issued a statement explaining his policies.

2.   The other more recent criticisms of the electoral system has derived from the characterization of the existing political system as an adversary one.

3.   And despite recent criticism that major-league baseball was not giving Sosa the same attention that McGwire receives, Sosa said he felt plenty of support from fans everywhere.

4.   And ultimately, the recent criticism may be no less political than the canonizations themselves.

5.   Aoki, still weak from his ordeal and using crutches to walk, is said to have been devastated by the recent public criticism.

6.   Before the game, Jackson briefly and somewhat reluctantly addressed his recent criticism of Bryant.

7.   Administration officials said the recent criticism of military tribunals helped shape the decision.

8.   But friends said the recent criticism has added to the pain he has suffered.

9.   But in remarks afterward, he responded to recent criticism of his work.

10.   But Mexican officials are worried this time around because of recent criticism by U.S. officials of their anti-narcotics efforts.