71.   But meetings between Israeli and Palestinian intelligence officials have more often taken place away from American eyes.

72.   But intelligence officials have always contended that their findings were ignored because tougher sanctions would have ruptured U.S.-Chinese relations.

73.   But intelligence officials said the Central Command worked closely with the agency throughout the operation.

74.   But intelligence officials say it is more likely to be aimed at Russia and other Asian countries because of its limited range.

75.   But it was his friendship with Raed Hijazi that ultimately led intelligence officials to Marabh.

76.   But one intelligence official said the information was not as clear cut as Hatch had suggested.

77.   But senior intelligence officials said that in the rush of war, they could not guarantee such an accident would not occur again.

78.   But such reports were not welcome at the White House, said former intelligence officials who were at the conference.

79.   But some intelligence officials fear the heightened visibility of CIA operatives could compromise their sources and methods, and perhaps even their safety.

80.   But the administration confronts a dilemma if intelligence officials determine that a foreign country was complicit in the attacks.