31.   His comments appear to contradict statements from other Iraqi officials over the weekend.

32.   His comments appeared designed to pre-empt a Russian claim to have penetrated U.S. air defenses off Alaska.

33.   His comments appeared Thursday in USA Today.

34.   His comments appeared to be an admission that his orders were not being followed.

35.   His comments appeared to be borne out by tales of horror told by refugees.

36.   His comments appeared to give in to the international community while at the same time maintaining an image of defiance.

37.   His comments appeared to reflect his own predicament.

38.   His comments appeared to respond directly to criticism that Bush has not paid enough attention to energy conservation.

39.   His comments did not appear to refer to past convictions.

40.   His comments appear to refer to Britain where the issue of European integration has figured prominently in the election campaign.