1.   Asked if Clinton planned to seek a vote in Congress, McCurry said the president would consult various committees and congressional leaders.

2.   Bush aides were silent about the people the president did not consult.

3.   Could the president have consulted Strom Thurmond on this one?

4.   Instead, the House measure requires that a president merely consult with Congress.

5.   McCain also said he was disturbed that the president did not consult congressional leaders before the attacks.

6.   Nonetheless, Kmiec says presidents always consult with Congress either before committing troops abroad or just afterwards.

7.   Robert Connolly, a spokesman for Bulger, said the president would consult the faculty and hopes to have a plan ready by September.

8.   Since then, many presidents have consulted spiritualists.

9.   The legislation requires only that the president consult with Congress before signing up for U.N. peackeeeping duties.

10.   The officials, nearing completion of a security review due in January, said the president consults daily with the Secret Service to weigh potential threats and map precautions.