31.   Henry David Thoreau dismissed arguments that the extreme exertions of many gold prospectors gave them a moral right to their riches.

32.   I have no more ammunition to assert my defense of the Electoral College than those callers to his program whose arguments he summarily dismissed.

33.   In his speech to Democrats, Clinton dismissed that argument, saying the economy is still strong enough to support another increase.

34.   In interviews, administration officials dismiss the argument that the missile defense would set off any kind of arms race in Asia.

35.   Kerrey dismissed the arguments of industry lobbyists that taxes are crippling electronic commerce.

36.   Kurtz also dismissed government arguments that hospital officials imposed rigorous quality controls over hospital operations.

37.   Marini also dismissed the argument that the GOP amendment is disproportionally tougher against minorities.

38.   Ms. Peyton, who grew up in Brookfield, Conn., and attended the School of the Visual Arts in New York, dismisses these arguments as academic.

39.   Nemtzow dismissed that argument.

40.   Nor is the government shy in dismissing his arguments.