61.   NFL officials spoke with White House staff, who said the decision was up to Tagliabue.

62.   NTRA officials speak of the series as a work in progress.

63.   Officials speak as if they are learning what happened for the first time, and perhaps they are.

64.   Officials spoke at a presentation to encourage international investment in the company.

65.   Officials will speak and musicians will perform.

66.   On Tuesday, administration officials spoke about the need to begin planning by February for the next phase of military involvement.

67.   Officials speak with quivering voices.

68.   On Friday some Indian officials also had spoken in provocative terms.

69.   Over the weekend, several unidentified White House officials spoke with Mrs. Lawrence, friends said Tuesday.

70.   Other elected officials spoke in favor of the plan, but some were critical of the construction equipment ban, saying it would hurt growth in the Metroplex.