But the executives had agreed before the call to stay on the line and talk among themselves.

The executives did not agree, however, about the impact of a possible war with Iraq on their companies.

What corporate executive would ever agree to something so crazy?

A month later, the four executives agreed to cooperate with the Government.

But more than good fortune was involved, executives on both sides agree.

His fellow executives had just agreed to lie to the federal government.

Executives from each of those companies have agreed to serve on an advisory board.

A ninth executive agreed to give up his options after the meeting, for the same purpose, and more may do so in coming days.

But whatever the final process, most executives agree that there is a significant amount of money available in the marketplace.

At least until the Democratic candidate is assured, the executives agreed the only thing to do was support them all.