1.   Quayle was hospitalized twice recently, for blood clots and then to have his appendix removed because of a benign tumor.

2.   He said China had created a favourable investment climate for foreign investors and had removed a number of trade barriers in recent years.

3.   Horner, who was knocked unconscious and later had his spleen removed, said he and the four girls were returning from the beach when the accident occurred.

4.   Aidid, short and muscular, was wearing a western jacket and tie, but had removed his shoes, like everybody else in the room.