It is also different, he added, because Soviet officials were willing to let him make up his own mind.

There were no cuts with Soviet officials telling their side of the story.

But it was more than a week before Soviet officials allowed the equipment into the country.

He also plans to see Soviet officials, but just which ones has not been disclosed.

But Soviet officials say they are interested in more than the bottom line.

Soviet officials said the decisions were made last week in a full meeting of the committee.

He is also thought to have close ties to high Soviet officials.

Some Soviet officials ask the same question, though not in public.

And Soviet officials have not been content to keep their hands off the economy.

But Soviet officials have never acknowledged the offer in public.