1.   But Pentagon officials stress it is too early to tell if the Taliban will disintegrate as a fighting force.

2.   Administration and congressional officials stress Clinton has yet to decide on specifics.

3.   Bank officials stress a capital increase is required to improve financil ratios, cushion against the possibility of a major default and cope with larger lending demands.

4.   But officials stress it handled even more gold from the Allies.

5.   But NATO officials stress the membership doors will remain open after the first round of invitations.

6.   But officials stress there is still room for improvement in the implementation of projects in areas of procurement, disbursements and audit.

7.   NATO officials stress their attacks are limited to military targets.

8.   U.S. officials stress no troops were exposed to amounts of gas that would cause even minor immediate symptoms such as runny nose or dimmed vision.

9.   U.S. military officials stress there is no proof either assailant is in the service.