1.  A spokesman for the Russian energy ministry refused to clarify the statement or give further details.

2.  But in the evening, Powell appeared to backtrack when he clarified his statement into something more palatable to the Israelis.

3.  But the Arizona Republican, already under fire from conservatives who accuse him of not being staunchly against abortion, quickly clarified his statement.

4.  Carroll also wanted to clarify a statement he made Wednesday to the effect that the Patriots would not trade up in the draft.

5.  Gartner Group analysts and Dell have since tried to clarify their statements, insisting their comments were taken out of context.

6.  Later he called from his car phone to clarify his statement.

7.  The school said it could not clarify its statement at this time.

8.  A U.S. Embassy spokeswoman said Tarnoff could not be reached to clarify his statements.

9.  Another independent legislator, Ho Chung-tai, immediately demanded that Mr Ng clarify his statement.

10.  Both Sharon and Arafat later retracted or clarified their statements.