21.   His remark echoed comments made at Beazer Homes Plc, which today said it expects lower profit next year as poor U.K. consumer confidence restrains housing demand.

22.   His remarks echo earlier comments by the Minister of Finance Jose Antonio Ocampo.

23.   His remarks echoed comments he made in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Thursday.

24.   His remarks echoed comments by other U.S. officials earlier this month.

25.   His remarks echoed comments he made in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan last Thursday.

26.   His comments were echoed by Aleksander Kwasniewski, Polish President, in a panel discussion on the region.

27.   His comments were echoed by fellow Bank of France council member Jean Boissonat in an interview yesterday.

28.   His comments were echoed by officials of the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group.

29.   His comments were echoed by other Latin leaders, who said resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would defuse tensions in the Middle East.

30.   His comments were echoed by Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, Finance Minister Wataru Kubo and Economic Planning Agency Chief Shusei Tanaka.