In several of the states, officials declined to talk about the case.

Officials of both companies declined to say how many jobs would be cut.

Officials have declined to say how much more is needed.

But officials declined to say how soon they would make that decision.

But officials declined to focus on that as a cause.

Former officials with the Clinton administration declined to provide details.

The officials declined to provide many details of the effort.

The official declined to be named in line with department policy.

Officials at the Bush campaign declined to comment on the record about the report.

"Most public officials decline ever to voice their faith in God," he said.