His announcement would say he could not be away from Washington at such a delicate time.

"This is a very delicate time," an American diplomat said.

For the tobacco industry, today's hearing came at a delicate time.

The issue came at a delicate time for Governor Bush.

It is, in fact, a delicate time for both countries.

The changes are coming at a particularly delicate time for toy makers.

The attack comes at a delicate time for the Bush administration.

The offer, which is not the first by the Turkish government, comes at a delicate time.

The federal inquiries come at a delicate time for the long-term care industry.

And am I wrong for even using the word jet at a delicate time like this?