1.   Lay told callers he was limited in speaking about the LJM partnerships because of the SEC inquiry.

2.   Lay told the Times that it was Hebert who asked him to intercede with White House officials.

3.   Lay told the newspaper that Enron has received no formal response from government officials, and is therefore also seeking legal recourse through arbitration in London.

4.   Lay told Evans that he would welcome any support in helping the company deal with a bond-rating firm that was considering downgrading Enron, administration officials said.

5.   Lay told Cabinet Secretary Donald Evans he would appreciate any help the administration could give.