No public official should echo the sentiments of the Arizona sheriff who once said with great pride that he "runs a very bad jail."

Pakistani officials echoed that perception, saying the killings would make any troop dispatch to Iraq more difficult.

A Japanese official echoed the view that the commotion was "ridiculous."

In the past few weeks, top Chinese officials have been echoing the policy of economic openness with new verve.

American officials here echo that view.

German and Norwegian officials, among others, echoed the sentiment.

At the Pentagon today, officials generally echoed that sentiment, without being specific about the advice to the President.

Environmentalists are fighting TXU's plans and some elected officials have echoed their concerns.

Three other senior American officials echoed similar frustrations.

Hispanic officials echoed that concern in urging Mr. Reid to revive the bill.