81.   He said he is frustrated that more American officials have not responded to his interview requests.

82.   He initially refused interview requests, though three hours later, he relented and assessed the disaster.

83.   He said the retired officer turned down an interview request at first, then changed his mind.

84.   He ordered many CMGI directors and executives not to respond to interview requests.

85.   He has repeatedly declined interview requests this week.

86.   He refuses their interview requests and tells them to stop following him.

87.   He turned down an interview request.

88.   He was besieged with interview requests.

89.   He thought he received unfair treatment from the New York reporters, and does not plan to grant their interview requests on this trip.

90.   He keeps moving quickly and dodges interview requests as he peddles his magazine.