1.   At this point, Varmus has ultimate say over whether to approve or reject the guidelines, although some segments of Congress are threatening to intervene.

2.   Congress has the ultimate say on immigration policy, but the president will play a pivotal role.

3.   In the meantime, the ultimate say on the issue resides with the Supreme Court.

4.   Maricopa County voters likely will get the ultimate say this fall.

5.   Neither does the man who has the ultimate say, Cal chancellor Chang-Lin Tien.

6.   No matter what the manager says, pitchers will have the ultimate say.

7.   Still, there is growing conflict over whether the commission should have the ultimate say in a department-wide examination started following accusations of corruption and brutality.

8.   Supporters point out that voters have the ultimate say.

9.   The chancellor will also be given the ultimate say in choosing district superintendents and monitoring their performance.

10.   The Pentagon insists that Gen. Tommy Franks at Central Command has the ultimate say over coordinating civilian and military operations on the ground.