"I'll give you a perfect example," she said, pointing to the Education Committee and its quick post-Colorado decision to propose "a comprehensive report" on school violence.

"The Hudson is a good example of the success of this project," he said, pointing to the E.P.A.'s recent decision.

And they pointed to Mr. Clinton's decision to waive sanctions against three foreign companies doing business with Iran.

He pointed to Microsoft's decision to open a new Vancouver office in 2007 as an example.

They point to Mexico's decision last month to institute new testing procedures intended to eradicate the disease in that country.

She pointed to the General Assembly's decision this year to cap municipal school grants and local revenue-sharing grants.

As evidence, he pointed to Mr. Mack's decision to stay until March 21.

As evidence, the analysts pointed to the banks' decision, announced Wednesday, to extend the bridge loan to 1994.

Others who have criticized the Angels pointed to their decision to guard Bernhard H. Goetz during his trial.

Privately, they point to his lack of Silicon Valley credentials and his decision to replace several longtime editors.