1.   That statement contrasted with a clear stand by other nations in the hemisphere, which all condemned the removal of a democratically elected leader.

2.   His statement contrasted with U.S. intelligence reports that Pakistan has acquired materials for enriched uranium, a key ingredient for making nuclear weapons.

3.   The statements contrast with increasing openness by U.S. church leaders, who have been shaken by a revelations about abuse of minors by a small percentage of priests.

4.   The statement contrasts with comments by State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns.

5.   The statement contrasts with comments by State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns, who on Wednesday rejected the proposed summit.

6.   The statement contrasts with comments by State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns, who on Wednesday he rejected the proposed summit.