1.   He told a gathering of travel and transportation industry officials last month that the administration would back a program only if its security benefits can be proven.

2.   No more rivers should be sucked dry, Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt told a gathering of Western water officials Tuesday.

3.   Nevertheless, his staff told a gathering of minority journalists convening in Seattle this week that he would not have time to speak to them.

4.   Robinson drew big applause when he told a gathering of season-ticket holders Sunday he wants to return as coach.

5.   This summer we should stay calmer, scientists will tell a gathering today at the National Press Club in Washington.

6.   Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu told a gathering of American Reform rabbis Wednesday not to expect the ultra-Orthodox to share their control on the religious establishment any time soon.

7.   Bin-Nun told a gathering of religious leaders on Wednesday night.

8.   Crimes committed by government officials are especially odious because they violate the trust of the Mexican people, Zedillo told a gathering of judges.

9.   Several listed companies also will be allowed to issue convertible bonds, commission director Zhou Zhengqing was quoted as telling a gathering of securities officials in Beijing this week.

10.   Torgyan, known for his rhetorical overkill, told the gathering.