He assured reporters that he would not walk away this season.

He assured reporters that even though his party did poorly in the election, "we are a decisive force in the Senate."

Torre assured reporters he would not make controversy of his own, even without a new contract.

But Government spokesmen have taken pains to assure reporters that there is no language barrier.

"We're very confident this can be sustained," he assured reporters.

He assured reporters that the contents should be taken "very seriously."

He assured reporters that the documents would be made public, and the next night they were, on central television.

He did, however, repeatedly assure reporters that both would play.

But before diving into the parade, he assured reporters that Sunday's outburst was not his last.

"The wrist is not broken, so don't worry," he assured reporters through an interpreter.