Word of such plans appeared to reflect general nervousness rather than any real fears of imminent hostilities.

With a battle group in the area, and no hostilities imminent ..." the watch officer let his voice trail off.

Mr. Kelly then did something strange: though warned of imminent hostilities, he pulled our Ambassador out of her post of duty.

Late in August I received a letter which stated: "Due to imminent hostilities this department will close down.

Adding to his desperation and the perception of imminent hostility, he was pursued by natives during his flight.

Under that act, the President must inform Congress within 48 hours after he has placed American forces in a situation facing "imminent hostilities."

That act requires a President to inform Congress within 48 hours when he introduces troops into a situation of "imminent hostilities."

"If that's not being involved in imminent hostilities," Senator Sasser complained, "I don't know what is."

If ever there was a case of "imminent hostilities" clearly requiring invocation of the War Powers Act, this is such a case.

Mr. Bush has asserted that the law is not relevant in the case of the gulf deployment because the American troops do not face imminent hostilities.