11.   Ciampini said he forged links with the Bosnian army, humanitarian agencies and civilian officials during his time in the country.

12.   Clinton said she would not meet any Palestinian officials during her two-day whirlwind trip, which marks her first foreign foray since taking office last year.

13.   Dixon asked Navy officials during a public hearing of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

14.   Dole will tour salmon processors and meet with President Eduardo Frei and other government officials during his visit.

15.   Frank Gaffney, a Pentagon official during the Reagan administration, was quick to blast the panels for appointing Snider, who is close to Graham.

16.   Gingrich said he suggested the commission to White House officials during the July budget talks and that they seemed inclined to support it.

17.   Frydenlund was USDA official during the Bush administration.

18.   Hamilton said he and car-owner Richard Petty have a couple of ideas on the Pontiac nose they plan to take to NASCAR officials during the off-season.

19.   Haitian presidents served only with the approval of American officials during the occupation.

20.   He had been a highly visible FBI official during the Branch Davidian stand-off but has been nearly invisible since the bombing.