41.   An administration official said Morales had been interviewed twice by immigration agents and both times failed to make a case that he faced persecution if returned to Cuba.

42.   An administration official said privately that there is no one criterion for qualifying for foreign aid.

43.   An administration official said the embassy in Nairobi did not request any money to secure the road leading out of the parking lot.

44.   An administration official said the information came from the Pentagon and intelligence reports.

45.   An administration official said Tuesday that the White House had not written off the idea of winning approval this year.

46.   An administration official said Washington had received assurances from the Saudi government that Sayegh would not be tortured on his return.

47.   An administration official welcomed the announcement but said the United States would watch to see if the troops were shifted elsewhere in Congo.

48.   An administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Monday that the White House had not yet sought the tacit approval of France.

49.   Amid news reports about it last week, administration officials decided to shift to the White House payroll the few aides now in that situation.

50.   Americans are puzzled by the recent drumbeat from top administration officials warning us to expect more terrorist attacks.