1.   His remarks came as the launch industry is facing changes in size, structure and operations.

2.   The remarks came as traders prepare for a batch of economic reports next week.

3.   The remarks came as intermediaries between the two camps have been working to find a path toward a McCain endorsement of Bush.

4.   His remarks came as the IMF was preparing to send a new team to the country before the end of November to discuss economic reforms.

5.   His remarks came shortly before Papoulias discussed that initiative during an unscheduled meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Velayati.

6.   His remarks came a day before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was to meet in Cairo with President Hosni Mubarak.

7.   His remarks came as Secretary of State Madeleine Albright helped orchestrate the long-sought accord between Israel and the Palestinians.

8.   His remarks came as the guerrilla faction was reported increasing its attacks against official and civilian targets.

9.   The remarks came as polls show American increasingly are nervous about the anti-terrorism campaign.

10.   The remarks came just as the U.S. administration was trying to forge a wide coalition in its fight against terrorism.