11.   Those remarks provoked rebukes from several congressional Republicans from Texas, some of whom vowed to push legislation that would allow the Texas program to proceed.

12.   But his remarks provoked a quick and angry response from Chechen officials, who said such an attack would reignite full-scale hostilities.

13.   Her remarks provoked outcry from Asian countries, and Ruddock is visiting the region to repair the damage.

14.   The reported remarks had provoked street protests in Jakarta.

15.   The remarks provoked an uproar in the United States.

16.   Those remarks provoked fury in Britain.

17.   In his letter, Karsli expressed deep disappointment and anger at the publicity his remarks had provoked.