81.   Mahathir, in defending his choice of candidates, said members should respect party decisions.

82.   The appeals commission will also be instructed to respect the decision of teachers to expel those who offend repeatedly with brutal behaviour or carrying weapons.

83.   Tanjung said he would respect the decision.

84.   The German government gave a frosty, delayed welcome Monday to the Nobel awards, saying only that it respected the decision of the prize committee.