A spokesman from Sinclair said the company was still gathering information and would make a decision later this week.

An Iraqi military spokesman confirmed the attacks but made no mention of casualties.

The party's spokesman explained that "the presence of foreign troops cannot bring peace to the country, but makes the situation even worse."

A spokesman would make no further comment on the record.

The spokesman took a step back and made a quick motion of his flippers.

A spokesman for Orix, however, made it clear that the investors would not accept changes to the agreement.

Sensing a public relations crisis, the presidential spokesman made a desperate, late Saturday night call to an advertising agency here.

The spokesman made no mention of free elections, and he permitted no questions.

The spokesman said the department had decided to review the ruling and would make a legal decision.

First, he and his spokesmen must make clear that "cooperation" is not the same as compliance.