11.   A Japan Fair Trade Commission official did not deny the commission received the complaint, citing a policy of not commenting on specific cases.

12.   A Fidelity spokeswoman, citing company policy not to discuss individual stocks, declined comment.

13.   A team of top Wall Street economists speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations Friday morning cited that policy as the most effective way to stimulate the economy.

14.   A spokeswoman for the Canadian Wheat Board, which markets Canadian grain, declined to comment on any recent sales, citing policy.

15.   A spokeswoman for Atlanta-based Home Depot confirmed the company had agreed to settle the case but cited a policy not to discuss details of settlements.

16.   A spokeswoman for the firm, citing a policy of not discussing legal matters, declined to comment on the suit.

17.   But his employer rejected what seemed to be a reasonable request, citing company policy.

18.   But Panavision, which tends to shun publicity, made no comment and cited its policy of refusing to respond to rumors.

19.   But, citing CERT policy, he declined to name specific companies or organizations.

20.   Chase declined to comment, citing its policy not to discuss merger speculation.