1.   Of course, such comments surprised no one.

2.   The comments surprised the Israeli government and dominated the Israeli airwaves all day Thursday.

3.   His comments apparently surprised Bulls general manager Jerry Krause.

4.   That comment surprised Pursley and the American coaching staff.

5.   His comment surprised South Korean defense officials, who were generally unwilling to be named but called on Washington to be more diplomatic in pushing a weapons deal.

6.   His comment surprised South Korean defense officials, who were generally unwilling to be named.

7.   His comment surprised South Korean defense officials.