1.   Jeffords did not take part in the finger-pointing during his morning remarks.

2.   Both Gore and Chernomyrdin took a cautious approach in opening remarks this morning.

3.   In opening remarks this morning, both Gore and Chernomyrdin voiced optimism that a number of agreements would be reached.

4.   The trainer made his remarks the morning after War Emblem added the Preakness Stakes to his Kentucky Derby victory.