11.   But that formal dialogue is vital to any real improvement in relations with Iran, the officials repeated, adding that atmosphere also matters.

12.   But the officials repeated that the worldwide campaign against terrorism could go on for years.

13.   But Thursday night, Israeli officials were repeating with evident satisfaction what has long been their mantra.

14.   But tribunal officials repeat their complaint that the United States has not been forthcoming with information that could help prosecutors.

15.   Chinese officials have repeated the rape allegation to U.S. officials, though they have not presented any evidence or documentation of formal charges.

16.   Health officials have repeated over and over that the disease is not contagious.

17.   Indonesian officials repeated their commitment to the reforms agreed to by Suharto in January, although outside analysts say that they have yet to demonstrate that commitment in action.

18.   Israeli military officials repeated their assertion that the use of the rocket marked a substantial escalation of the conflict that called for strong measures.

19.   Israeli officials on Monday repeated demands that all attacks must stop, including rock throwing.

20.   Israeli officials repeated Wednesday that they do not intend to harm Arafat.