The representatives contend that white sales managers would routinely exclude them from opportunities that would allow them to earn higher commissions and to advance.

As news of the rescue was flashed around the world, some representatives of the Bosnian Serbs contended that the rescue mission had not been a surprise.

Players and their representatives contend it's no coincidence that a year after Ueberroth become commissioner, the free-agency well suddenly ran dry.

Mood Swings Many senators and representatives still contend that the passage of legislation remains unlikely.

While representatives for both companies contend that they are still negotiating a way to keep the deal alive, the main shareholders are now discussing other options.

But representatives of some minority groups contend that reliance on immigration could lead to an abandoning of the nation's responsibility to develop the skills of current citizens.

But Mr. Holcombe and other representatives of private jet travel contend that price should not be a consideration.

Mr. Johnson said representatives from HinduUnity.org contended that the Web site was informational and did not advocate violence.

Finally, the uncomfortable Anglo-French representatives contended that Voroshilov had raised political questions which they were not competent to handle.