Local officials complained that it had not helped enough in some areas.

Russian officials have complained that they were left in the dark.

Local officials complain that neither the central government nor international groups help them fight the drug trade.

Officials at the college "have been complaining and writing letters," he said.

Military officials complained he was not committed to local elections.

Japanese officials often complain of a trade deficit with China.

"This should have been planned for and it wasn't", complained one local official.

Some officials complain that their remarks were taken out of context.

Privately, however, American officials complain about the lack of full cooperation.

Iranian officials complained that progress on the project has been too slow.