Secretary of State Colin L. Powell today portrayed the new rules as temporary.

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said the election appeared free and fair.

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell appeared on three morning talk shows.

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell is expected to make public his e-mail address.

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell called the meetings "positive."

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell refused to do so.

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell acknowledged the case today.

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell has praised the agency.

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell has suggested that the administration would present more intelligence.

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell insisted several times that there had been no change in nuclear policy.