The union and its allies say they support the cancer center.

I think that was the first thing Ally said to me.

Democrats and their allies generally said the plan would not provide enough protection.

"I don't think the President would ever agree," said a close ally of both men.

No race has ever been quite this meaningful to the father, friends and allies of both men say.

The allies said they would hold their exercises from March 19 to 26.

But at that point, his allies say, they believe the votes will be there.

American allies say they are sympathetic - to a point.

Once this is in effect, the allies say they will withdraw their forces from southern Iraq.

In both cases, it is his word against hers, and powerful allies say they believe him.