Norman stressed the same historical link during a private briefing with Cooper.

Dr Gambari was available for private briefings of the leaders.

And if he reported to the public-relations section, they would be glad to give him a private briefing.

"These people are offering services free to Iraq," a senior official said in a private briefing with several American journalists.

Mr. Bush said he was never given a private briefing on the Iran policy.

If you would like a private briefing, I will have my staff follow up.

Also, all the bosses wanted a private briefing from us, but we managed to put them off.

Family members lashed out at Government officials in a private briefing, asking why it was taking so long to recover bodies.

Meanwhile, staff frequently provide private briefings to Afghan and international policymakers.

Her first officer had joined her in her ready room for a private briefing.