Officials here contend that they had no choice but to press ahead.

American officials contend the aid is allowed under the agreement.

Senior officials in the republics contend it is too late.

But some officials contend that the city has taken the necessary steps to protect the water supply.

Even the most upbeat officials do not contend that people on the island are living well.

Officials involved in the prosecution contend that he is guilty.

Officials, however, contend that it is difficult to measure reasonable construction costs.

Black and Hispanic elected officials contend that it has not worked very well.

The officials contend that the context and nature of the information provided is often sufficient to give away the source.

Military officials contend that the business operations are conducted, at least in part, out of necessity.