31.   Beyond that, he declined to comment about his discussions with the Croatian government.

32.   Bill Licatovich, a spokesman at the headquarters of the U.S. Marshals Service in Washington, D.C., declined to comment about any Vieques planning by the marshals.

33.   Blaylock declined to comment about the suit for this story, citing ethical concerns.

34.   Both Firestone and Ford declined to comment about the lawsuits.

35.   A CIA spokesman declined to comment about the matter.

36.   A Coke spokeswoman declined to comment about the partnership talks Sunday.

37.   A Genting spokesman declined to comment about the stock exchange circular.

38.   A fifth bidder, Delaware North concessionaire Jeremy Jacobs, owner of the Bruins and the FleetCenter, has also declined to comment about his bid.

39.   A manager reached at the bar by phone Saturday refused to comment about the events there.

40.   A Merrill spokeswoman declined to comment about her status.