He assured Americans that he had motive, means and opportunity.

He also sought to assure Americans that he did not believe anyone "could have prevented the horror of Sept. 11."

Despite the disaster, Bush assured Americans that the space program would continue: "The cause in which they died will continue.

Gov. George W. Bush made the media rounds in an effort to assure Americans that Florida fight would not tarnish a Bush presidency.

Congress and Mr. Bush have assured Americans of one thing: the coming decade will be rife with uncertainty about estate taxes.

Alexander M. Haig Jr. assures Americans that he is not trigger-happy.

President Kennedy issued the quoted statement to assure Americans that "no religious body . . . would impose its will directly or indirectly upon the general populace."

Time and again, President Bush and his team have assured Americans that they needed new powers to prevent another attack by an implacable enemy.

It was intended to recall home and hearth, and to assure Americans that someone was standing by to protect all that was dear.

On national television, Bush quoted from the Qur'an and worked to assure Americans that the vast majority of Muslims are peaceful.