His message said he was out of the office but would call back.

But I had a message saying he was on his way.

Their last message said they were less than ten minutes behind her now.

"But his message said he had important news for me."

But the message didn't say who was doing it or why.

Your message said however many I wanted, and that you might not return.

"The administration was looking for a message saying that we care and wanted to help them in a moment of need."

"We only found one of the eight people on board, and he was dead," the message said.

He makes two basic points, officials who have read the message said.

"But you sent me a message saying as much long ago."