21.   She said that the Microsoft Messenger program violated proprietary information and that her company was considering its response.

22.   Talking to a reporter, DeLillo frequently purses his lips and stares off into space, visibly considering his response.

23.   The Land Department is still considering its response, which it will submit later this month.

24.   The official repeated that Washington had pressed New Delhi to take time to react to the speech and to consider its response in measured terms.

25.   The SEC will consider these responses before crafting a more specific rule proposal that also would be issued for public comment.

26.   There was no immediate public reaction from Republican leaders, who called a recess in White House budget talks to consider their response.

27.   Public Service Minister Zola Skweyiya, whose job is also at risk, said the Cabinet had formed a committee to consider a response to the report.

28.   An Israeli defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Saturday that Israel had been approached on the matter by Jordan and was considering its response.

29.   But Defense Minister Igor Sergeyev said Russia was still considering stronger responses.

30.   Despite the urgency of the crisis, U.S. officials said they needed more time to consider a response.