The Soviet leader pleaded for the public to see the five years of perestroika as a relatively small period in human history.

The group's parliamentary leaders denied responsibility and pleaded that they were only for legal action.

For months Republican leaders in the House have pleaded that the legislative calendar is just too crowded to include campaign finance reform.

While Russian leaders plead for foreign investment, they also change their instructions almost daily.

Local leaders are pleading for aid money to counterbalance the anger over the raids, which have killed villagers but not captured any high-level Taliban.

The leaders of the group plead guilty to charges of plotting to kill a Federal judge.

Political leaders of both parties pleaded with the candidates to stop mudslinging.

"Japanese political leaders could either deny everything or plead ignorance."

Palestinian leaders pleaded for calm on Friday.

European leaders have pleaded with the bank not to raise rates, still fearing that it could choke off the Continent's economic growth.