Reporters then left the room, but several participants later described the meeting.

Critics and participants described the journey as a spiritual one.

Indeed, another participant described himself as "one of the many fooled for a few minutes."

The author reported that most participants "eagerly described an experience of guilt."

Other participants described it as "just a talking paper."

This involves participants only describing their action but not giving explanations.

Later accounts from participants also described the Council as competitive and harsh.

White House officials and other participants at today's meeting described many problems in obtaining financing for new construction projects.

Several participants described the intensive meetings on the condition that they not be identified.

One participant described them as "only a point system."