The meeting underscored a growing concern over the extent to which influence is overshadowing philosophy as the motive for contributing to Congressional races.

The meeting on Thursday underscored how seriously a broad spectrum of leaders is viewing the strained relationship between blacks and the police force.

The meeting would underscore Cairo's assertion that it is not giving up the Palestinian cause by making peace with Israel.

And his impending meeting with the Chinese foreign minister, widely interpreted as a precursor to a summit meting, only underscores his determination.

But a meeting here this weekend of the "contact group" only underscored how far apart the two sides are on a territorial settlement.

But the meeting underscored just how difficult it will be for politicians to address the welter of complicated feelings evoked by the disease.

The meeting underscored the uncertainty built into the budget that Mr. Giuliani proposed on Thursday, particularly the element from the state.

But the three-day meeting only underscored how far researchers are from resolving key issues, many participants said.

The meeting with Mr. Pena underscored the Clinton Administration's concern about the airline industry.

He said their meeting had underscored what he had lost.