111.  But British officials said the delay was due to security concerns and not any rift with its coalition partners.

112.  But British officials say they are motivated by other reasons.

113.  But British officials have insisted that they acted properly when receiving an extradition request from Spain.

114.  But British officials have made clear that they hope to see more progress in disarming the IRA before Sinn Fein is guaranteed a seat at the table.

115.  But Cook and other British officials, including Prime Minister Tony Blair, say they are pointing out the realities of the calendar.

116.  But British officials dismissed the idea, saying holding elections for a new assembly in Northern Ireland is the most realistic way to get all parties into negotiations.

117.  But British officials privately said that the Clinton administration had brought too little influence to bear, too late, to forestall a European surge in defense industries.

118.  But British officials said any investigation into erroneous airstrikes now include a new element.

119.  But British officials said there was not enough evidence against Moussaoui to warrant an interview.

120.  But even then British officials said UNPROFOR should stick with its position of neutrality.