If there is military reaction or some further retaliation, that could dramatically impact things.
"Sammis does agree with all three of you that further retaliation is totally unnecessary."
The Loughinisland massacre, a day later, is believed to have been a further retaliation.
And his main efforts yesterday were addressed to forestalling further retaliation against the remaining hostages.
Mr. Sharon met with his top military advisers tonight to consider further retaliation.
Our experience has taught us that it would be irresponsible to continue resistance and thereby invite further retaliations.
"If they are carried out, there will be further retaliation."
The tariffs introduced the risk of further retaliation, which would be a setback to the international system of free trade.
There was no indication in Washington that the Administration planned any further retaliation for the missile firing.
No action has been taken against the killers, probably out of fear of further retaliation.