11.  He did not say whether that meant he would be running for office or seeking another appointed position in government.

12.  Reformist allies of President Mohammad Khatami are locked in a power struggle with hard-liners who control appointed positions in the judiciary and security forces.

13.  The four-year term was an appointed position at the time.

14.  While ruling out running for vice president, Powell has said he would consider an appointed position in the next administration.