21.   All of this requires drastic action, a quick cure.

22.   Alan Greenspan, the Federal Reserve chairman, agreed that the times required action.

23.   But daring times require bold actions.

24.   But he added that the move now required forceful action by Bush.

25.   But he added that the move now required forceful action by President Bush.

26.   But future moves, especially those that affect consumers whose service is regulated, could require legislative action.

27.   But Maleng said he has not punished Kalina because he does not believe she did anything that required disciplinary action.

28.   But other officials believe that the U.S. law is clear in requiring action.

29.   But special times require special action, Angelides said.