In September 2008, Bass also made conciliatory comments.

The speech marked a sharp contrast to the usually conciliatory comments offered by Mike Mansfield, who retired recently after serving as ambassador for 11 years.

By the next day, Mr. Yavlinsky was acting as if he had been forced against his will to make such conciliatory comments.

But he ended with less conciliatory comments, criticizing the national army for firing on demonstrators and causing deaths.

Mr. de Soto also made some conciliatory comments, telling reporters that Venezuela had contributed to the Colombian peace process.

The commanders, while vowing to fight for their constituents' rights, have also been making conciliatory comments.

His conciliatory comments may also reflect a feeling that the supporters of campaign reform have growing momentum in the Senate.

Still, the top officials from both companies offered conciliatory comments, in contrast to the blunt tone of the letter.

Mr. Robinson made the conciliatory comments at a news conference at his lawyer's office.

In Timber, which was published posthumously and reflects his lifetime of practical experience, Jonson offers a fuller and more conciliatory comment.