I don't feel it's a good idea for us to be divided with our Government on the hostage issue.

Even apart from the hostage issue, the case for immediate action is compelling.

President Bush is practicing both as he orchestrates our policy on the hostage issue.

But diplomats here are optimistic that he will devote at least some of his time to the hostage issue.

Analysts here said "other things" would almost certainly include the hostage issue.

The hostage issue is a dark page in this relationship.

The overwhelming expression has been one of satisfaction that the hostage issue is being settled.

Several, however, clearly expect the Iranian assets to figure in the hostage issue.

I would repeat that this is a hostage issue.

He insisted, however, that the trip would have no connection with the hostage issue.