He used them to introduce a dangerous constitutional doctrine, and very likely to protect himself from the consequences of his repeated false statements that he was out of the Iran-contra loop.

Such interviews could provide intelligence demonstrating that Mr. Hussein has hidden chemical or biological weapons and is still engaged, contrary to his repeated statements, in the quest to obtain nuclear arms.

And given repeated statements in Congress of concern about Internet privacy, a bill would probably get the votes needed to pass.

When told that his repeated statements against Skase could expose him to legal action, Denton said, "If he's got a problem, he can come here and sue me".

Both Mr. Ople and Mr. Tatad appeared to view repeated American statements of support for the Aquino Government as less than watertight.

As for Mr. Corzine, despite his repeated statements opposing such dedication of revenue and the restraints he said it placed on his budgeting flexibility, he chose to not actively oppose the speaker's proposal.

Mr. Chang has not been contacted by the committee, despite his repeated public statements that he is eager to testify, according to his lawyer, Bradley D. Simon.

When asked if he was annoyed at repeated American statements urging Japan to do more to address the crisis, Mr. Yosano allowed a smile to flit across his face.

Texaco has generally restricted its responses to Mr. Holmes a Court's activities to saying that it accepts his repeated statements that his purchases are for investment purposes only.

It needs to be more than his repeated statements that he is sorry the rest of the world does not "understand the true nature and heart of America."