But the Governor dismissed the critics as "small-minded people that have said: 'Well, it costs too much.

And the Governor dismissed any notion that the surplus is a short-term phenomenon.

The new Governor, a Republican, dismissed any suggestions that the decision was based on partisan politics.

The Governor, who was released on bail immediately after the indictment, dismissed the charges as "shocking, outrageous falsehoods".

They were certainly lucky to find jobs in this economy, even as the Governor dismisses others, to reduce patronage, he has claimed.

The Governor dismissed the union leaders' comments - and recent actions - as irresponsible.

The outspoken Governor repeatedly dismissed his growing legion of critics.

The Governor, who has made verbal confrontation into a personal trademark, dismissed his growing legion of critics.

In a radio program last week, the Governor dismissed Mr. Regan's comments.

The Governor dismissed this with an expansive wave of the hand.