21.   As originally pitched by a producer Moonves declined to name, the concept revolved around a middle-aged couple.

22.   Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Charlton declined to comment, saying the case is under review.

23.   Asked Friday whether the chips could have come from the Vermeer, federal authorities, the museum and The Herald all declined to comment.

24.   Asked if she had considered settling the suit out of court, Harris-Lewis declined to comment.

25.   At a briefing for reporters Thursday, Cardozo read aloud several letters from small contributors, whose names he declined to release.

26.   Bank officials declined to comment on their lending relationships with Mercury or if they were negotiating with the company.

27.   Bank Austria officials declined to comment and Creditanstalt officials were not immediately available for comment.

28.   Barr also declined to comment, saying he wanted to wait until a larger number of votes had been counted.

29.   Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Chrysler declined to comment about the sales, except to say the company takes a conservative approach to selling by insiders.

30.   Barsky said the company is negotiating a facility with another lender and has received a commitment letter from the party, which he declined to name.