But the White House kept reminding reporters that the thyroid condition was under control.

At a news conference in Putrajaya today, he reminded reporters that much of it will be used for public events.

He reminded reporters that he drew seven million votes in the 1988 primaries.

And he reminded reporters that the overall federal surplus would still be huge this year and next.

Besides, as the coach reminded reporters today, preseason records are not always what they seem.

He reminded reporters that "the budget is going to be monitored by six different agencies."

So on Saturday he reminded reporters - and his players - that there was still a season to play.

But he reminded reporters how far the two nations had traveled from the tensions of the cold war.

He reminded reporters that the campaign is not a "personality contest" but rather a battle over "who has the best ideas."

He reminded reporters that his father was a bar owner.