Mr Christie immediately pledged to try to restore trust and harmony to the club's warring board.

He then immediately pledged $300,000 of personal funds, an amount equal to one-half of the projected building costs, to launch that drive.

When he heard about his father's death, he rode for the town of Bust, whose governor immediately pledged his support.

He immediately pledged to abolish the "bourgeois" post of president but said the country would not review international agreements reached by the previous government.

Federal, state, and community officials immediately pledged to rebuild it.

He immediately pledged to give top priority to improving health care for the poor.

Chief Santiago immediately pledged to rebuild the department, whose reputation has been shattered by scandals and investigations.

Mr. Buffett pledged immediately to fire anyone flirting with impropriety.

And he immediately pledged to turn the diary into a book.

He immediately pledged his future to helping the club regain their status.