1.   The ANC defended its actions, repeating its contention that the demonstration had been peaceful and that its members should be free to engage in peaceful political activity.

2.   At one point, Cheney repeated a contention of GOP presidential nominee George W. Bush that the Clinton-Gore administration had left many problems unattended.

3.   After his formal remarks, he repeated the contention that Gov.-elect George Pataki won by counting on anti-incumbent backlash without taking on the issues.

4.   Clinton also repeated his contention that lawmakers must return to the business of governing the country.

5.   Fehr repeated his contention that the owners wanted to force a strike.

6.   He repeated his contention that every vote in Florida should be counted.

7.   Kagame repeated his contention that Tutsi-led Rwandan troops are now in Congo only because their old enemies are still operating freely from there.

8.   Theater owner Jim Thomas issued a statement Thursday repeating his contentions that the building is safe.

9.   They have only repeated their contention that there are no more requirements to meet and that sanctions should be lifted immediately.

10.   ASEAN officials acknowledged human rights concerns, but repeated their contention that with Burma as a member, they would have more influence to improve conditions there.