1.  But Bergeron defended the use of secret evidence and cited the approval of the practice under certain conditions by federal courts over four decades.

2.  Kirk also cited voter approval of public funds for the sports arena and Trinity River project as key successes, even though both projects won by slim margins.

3.  He cited approval of recommendations by former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell for easing tensions between Israel and the Palestinians and starting them on a road to peacemaking.

4.  He cited approval of recommendations by former Senate Democratic Leader George Mitchell for easing tensions between Israel and the Palestinians and starting them on a road to peacemaking.