1.   Scheck has declined most interview requests lately, saying he prefers to try the case in the courtroom.

2.   Sharon was cool to the idea, saying he preferred actions to words.

3.   Sharon was cool to the idea, saying he preferred to see practical action on the ground.

4.   While saying he preferred his own schedule, he no longer appeared wedded to it.

5.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the European proposal, saying he preferred US involvement in the peace process over European attempts at brokering negotiations.