31.   Although Sheffield was subsequently quoted as saying he made errors on purpose to expedite his departure, he later backed off the remark.

32.   Ames was quoted as saying that Woods thought he was bigger than the tour, but Ames said he was misquoted, and he apologized to Woods months ago.

33.   An Israeli army spokeswoman was quoted as saying that the vehicles had entered a village near Jenin after coming under fire from gunmen.

34.   An official in the school district was quoted as saying a teacher is better qualified to be a coach.

35.   An unnamed Ministry of Finance official was quoted as saying the Bank of Japan might have to cut interest rates, the Financial Times said.

36.   An anonymous agent who said he was close to the negotiations was quoted as saying that Slaughter could have gotten Williams signed by now.

37.   And if they did not know, Vincent is quoted as saying, he was not going to help them.

38.   And it is true that Ms. Chung has not been quoted as saying anything harsh about Rather.

39.   And this summer, injured and unable to long jump at the World Championships, Lewis was quoted as saying Johnson lacks the charisma to carry the show.

40.   Another ranking adviser was quoted as saying that Bradley would withdraw from the race if he fares poorly again Tuesday.