101.   The Red Cross and Medecins Sans Frontieres, two of the largest aid groups operating in Afghanistan, echoed his comments.

102.   The statement echoed earlier comments by Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov and other Russian leaders, who sharply opposed any NATO attacks.

103.   Those comments were echoed by others deeply involved in the search for peace.

104.   Those comments were echoed by diplomats from France and China.

105.   Those comments were echoed by Akihito.

106.   Two senior senators traveling with the secretary echoed his comments.

107.   He thanked Dutton for the welcome and echoed his comments that the advance party was important to a smooth transition.

108.   His comments have been echoed by other African leaders, concerned that Britain is trying to railroad them into taking a hardline stand against their neighbour.

109.   His comments were echoed by New Zealand Minister for Trade Negotiations Philip Burdon.

110.   His statement echoed comments the night before by US Attorney General Janet Reno who suggested strengthening bilateral accords to fight organized crime.