And Mr. Cutler went on to cite conversations in which Peter Gotti said he knew nothing about the window business.

The officials detailed the incidents, citing conversations with Russian officials and verified news reports.

He cited recent conversations with former contras who, he said, felt they had nothing to lose in taking up arms again.

"They have significant reservations," Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democratic senator, said today, citing conversations with three Republican senators from South Florida.

The indictment cites conversations the family members held in June and July of 2001 as evidence of the plot.

Like the Jordanian official, he insisted on anonymity, citing private diplomatic conversations with U.S. officials.

Rev. Bell cited in-depth conversations with younger members of his congregation for his change of heart.

He provides dates; names places, participants and witnesses; cites conversations and agreements.

Citing tape-recorded conversations, the complaint says that Mr. Stevens wanted the murder to send a message to others.

Yet Keyhoe cites conversations with Ruppelt in later books, suggesting that Ruppelt may have occasionally advised Keyhoe.