21.   But the former New York congressman offered assurances Wednesday that he remains committed to racial and ethnic equality.

22.   But when he strolled into the locker room an hour before the game, it offered some assurance that his absence is not permanent.

23.   Clinton spoke one-on-one to a group of Ponderosa residents about their losses, offering assurances that the federal government would provide the help they needed.

24.   College officials often offer assurances that they have law enforcement officials address their teams before the season.

25.   Christopher offered assurances that the country was in safe hands.

26.   City officials have offered assurances that the treatments are safe.

27.   Continental officials were said to have offered assurances of protection.

28.   Death penalty opponents have argued that the option of life without parole would offer juries assurance that a murderer would not be released.

29.   Despite the financial problems, a Clinton administration official offered assurance that bankrupt nursing homes are not falling down in their care.

30.   Diplomats say Annan has offered assurances that the proceedings will not be used to undermine the Libyan government.