11.   And university officials said the decision to expand these programs should not be interpreted as the university conceding any deficiencies.

12.   Another senior administration official said the decision to propose protocols was simply easier than trying to revise the wording of the treaty line by line.

13.   Anderson said his decision to leave the Jazz was not based on any problem with the city but on a feeling the time was right to move on.

14.   At a news conference Tuesday at the Automotive News World Congress, an annual industry event, Roberts said the decision to leave had been voluntary.

15.   At CNN, Steve Hayworth, news group spokesman, says the decision not to stake out the Cosbys was only proper.

16.   At Marine World, officials said their decision to recruit overseas is part of a corporate program that promotes cultural exchanges between international students and park guests.

17.   Barneys said the decision to file for bankruptcy was driven by its dispute with Isetan, not any particular financial distress.

18.   Baskin said the decision to close the stores was a difficult one, but he considers watching out for the employees to be a top priority.

19.   Big East commissioner Mike Tranghese said his decision not to play was a simple one.

20.   Board members who opposed the proposal said investment decisions should be bottom-line oriented.